Stephanie Buffamonte
Stephanie Buffamonte is an Emmy-nominated journalist who joined the FOX 35 News team in November 2019.
Stephanie grew up on Long Island before moving to the Windy City to attend Loyola University Chicago. She’s excited to get away from the cold and move to the Sunshine State.
Prior to FOX 35 Orlando, Stephanie was a reporter in Milwaukee where she covered the city’s lead crisis, reckless driving epidemic, and many stories that impacted the community. She also spent two years anchoring/reporting in Wausau, Wisconsin before moving to Milwaukee.
In her free time Stephanie likes to run, hike outdoors, try out new restaurants and enjoy the company of her cats Ellie and Tigger. She hopes to participate in the Walt Disney World Half Marathon next year!
The latest from Stephanie Buffamonte
Volusia County may expand sections of beaches where vehicles are allowed
As Volusia County Commissioners look to expand beach parking, there could be more parking on Daytona Beach, but the idea has mixed reactions.
Family claims loved one's remains were mishandled by medical examiner's office
A family is planning to sue the Lake County Medical Examiner’s Office, claiming it mishandled their loved one's remains.
Family mourns Orlando man killed in hit-and-run: 'I just want him back'
Florida Highway Patrol is still looking for the hit-and-run driver that killed an Orlando man walking on the sidewalk.
Walt Disney World celebrates Mother's Day with birth of rare antelope
The 2-month-old addax named Julien and his mom Juniper are doing well and will soon join the rest of the herd of antelope on the savannah at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Peaceful pro-Palestine demonstrations continued at UCF for second day
Demonstrators at the University of Central Florida put up canopies, signs, and flags and chanted on University Blvd. and Alafaya Trail. The student-led protest hopes to get the attention of the university through their demonstrations on campus.
Protests held at UCF amid graduation cermonies
Graduation ceremonies were not disrupted and went on as planned.
Police officer training program coming to Central Florida sparks controversy
A huge police training conference is happening this weekend in Central Florida, but some believe the training is controversial.
Orange County community fed up with after-school dismissal: ‘A nightmare’
Residents in a Winter Garden community are dealing with high-volume traffic during school arrivals and dismissals.
Family escapes carjacking attempt on Florida beach
What started as a relaxing day at the beach turned violent for one family when they narrowly avoided a carjacking in a nearby parking lot.
Orlando City Council signs off on Magic Entertainment Complex
The $500 million project will include a live event venue, plaza space, retail, restaurants, a hotel with 260 rooms and a residential high-rise with 270 units.