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
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.
Orlando's Hall on the Yard permanently closes for failing to pay thousands due in rent, taxes
An Orlando food hall has closed its doors and the owner is being sued after failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent.
Story behind iconic Orlando Magic theme song
The Orlando Magic are starting their playoff run this weekend in a best-of-seven series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. By now, every fan knows the Orlando Magic theme song, which recently received a reworking.
Disney World theme parks using trash to grow beautiful flowers
Walt Disney World is using items recycled in the parks and resorts to help grow beautiful flowers like the one's seen at Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival.
'My heart aches knowing you will be 13 forever': Family of Maddie Soto speaks
Maddie Soto’s family and community members gathered at a vigil Saturday to remember the 13-year-old who was found dead days after she was reported missing in February.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting what a citizens' review board can give input on
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 601 into law Friday, preventing citizens’ police review boards from investigating law enforcement.
Oviedo's own Chloe Kitts leads South Carolina Gamecocks in historic March Madness win
Oviedo's own Chloe Kitts was part of a historical win in women's college basketball. Kitts led South Carolina to victory against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.