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
Florida reports 2nd 'flesh-eating' bacteria death of 2026 as cases reach 14
A Marion County resident has died from a Vibrio vulnificus infection, marking Florida's second death linked to the flesh-eating bacteria this year.
Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
Mother dies after rescuing son from St. Johns river in DeLand, officials say
Mother dies after rescuing son from St. Johns river in DeLand, officials say
Storm uproots tree, crushes cars outside Maitland home
A violent storm left a trail of destruction in a Maitland neighborhood on Friday night.
Seminole County firefighter turns personal tragedy into new purpose
After losing his oldest son, Gunner, to a tragic drowning accident, the former NFL player Chris Martin completely rewrote his life's playbook.
Florida woman, 75, loses everything after fire destroys her home: 'I didn't want to be homeless'
A 75-year-old Florida woman's Maitland home was completely destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon, leaving charred appliances and home items scattered across the yard.
Florida man carjacked woman, led troopers on high-speed chase up I-4, FHP says
A Florida man is accused of attacking a woman and stealing her car before leading police on a high-speed cross-county chase.
FBI searches for missing truck driver after multiple vehicles disappear
The FBI is seeking public assistance in the "suspicious disappearance" of 41-year-old Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, a truck driver who vanished on April 17.
Disney cast members gather for Goofy’s Mystiki Tour: 30-year scavenger hunt tradition
More than 300 teams navigated the darkened trails of Animal Kingdom, tackling missions that tested their deep-cut Disney knowledge and collaborative skills. Unlike the typical guest experience, the Mystiki Tour is designed exclusively for the people who make the magic happen every day.
Inspections, evaluations underway at The Rialto Apartments: Latest updates
The management company that oversees The Rialto Apartments in Orange County said Monday that engineers inspected the building over the weekend and would continue those inspections on Monday.