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
Health experts worry Johnson & Johnson vaccine issues could cause vaccine hesitancy
More than 400,000 people in Florida have gotten the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but as some people across the country are having severe reactions to the vaccine, health experts are concerned others might be more hesitant to get it.
FEMA vaccine site at Valencia College receives additional Johnson & Johnson doses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vaccination site at Valencia College received an additional 2,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Tuesday, bringing the total to 5,000 doses available at the site.
Troopers step up efforts to stop street racers after deadly Easter weekend crash
There are calls to stop street racing after an 11-year-old girl was killed when officials say two teens were racing in Kissimmee.
CDC updates travel guidelines; boost expected to Central Florida's economy
The CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel with low risk and without quarantining. As more people get vaccinated, Central Florida economic experts say it's going to help the state's bottom line.
Lake County man battling cancer fixes computers for families in need
A Lake County man has been dedicating his time and money to fix laptops and help families in need — all while he battles cancer.
End of masks in schools? Volusia County to discuss policy this week
The Volusia County School Board will have a workshop with the Florida Department of Health this week to talk about the mask policy.
Summer-like weather bringing large crowds to Volusia County beaches
Summer-like weather in Central Florida is bringing large crowds to Volusia County beaches this weekend.
Man speaks to FOX 35 following motorcycle crash at Bike Week that seriously injured his wife
The Georgia couple was riding down together for Bike Week in Daytona Beach last week. When traffic slowed down on International Speedway Boulevard, the dodge pickup behind them rammed into their motorcycle.
'I just miss my babies': Family, friends remember 5 lives lost in horrific crash
Friends and family of five people, including three young children, killed in a crash gathered to remember them on Sunday.
Why some distribution sites can't vaccinate people under 65 at high risk
According to Governor DeSantis' executive order, only vaccination sites that have a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse or pharmacist can administer the vaccine to this specific group.