Esther Bower
Esther Bower joined FOX 35 as a reporter in February 2023, and reports on Florida’s Space Coast part of our Brevard County news bureau.
While she didn’t grow up in the Sunshine State, she was born in Zephyrhills, Florida, making this a homecoming of sorts. Bower is a passionate journalist who is dedicated to connecting communities and empowering viewers.
Before joining FOX 35, she worked in Spokane, Washington, where she covered the tragic story of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered in their home, the sentencing for one of the first school shootings in the Inland Northwest, and the growing homelessness crisis on the West Coast.
Esther grew up in the farmland of Indiana, graduated from Ball State University, and studied at Northwestern University before starting her professional career. She loves the opportunity to bring people together and highlight humanity through stories of hope stemming from tragedy and neighbors supporting each other.
In her free time, she cherishes spending time with her family, trying new foods (the spicier the better!), running, dancing, and growing her faith. She’s so excited to call Central Florida home.
The latest from Esther Bower
Florida residents worried about homes sinking into canal: 'Nobody is being held accountable'
FOX 35 investigated canal concerns in Titusville. Homeowners say, their properties are slowly sliding into a canal behind their homes because the city hasn’t maintained the area.
Florida officials investigate if homeless camps sparked brush fire
Brevard County’s been battered by brush fires. There were three fires in three days, and millions of dollars could have gone up in flames.
Community terrified after alleged arsonist accused of setting neighbor's house on fire
A neighborhood was terrorized by an alleged arsonist after one home was set on fire, and others could have gone up in flames.
NASA astronauts land in Florida for upcoming Boeing Starliner launch: 'Rubber meets the road'
History is on the horizon after a 10-year journey for NASA and Boeing.
Florida lawmaker proposing new law to let students carry guns on college campuses
College students could soon be allowed to carry guns at universities in Florida.
'Missing the point': Concerns growing over lack of seating in downtown Melbourne due to homelessness
Homelessness is a growing problem in Melbourne. The busy downtown core now only has three benches left, and some city council members aren’t happy about it.
Bullet barrels through Titusville bedroom, inches away from hitting woman
A bullet barreled through a bedroom in Titusville on Friday night.
Florida neighbors work to save sandhill cranes after baby hit, killed by car: 'It's getting worse'
Cars keep killing sandhill cranes, and devastated neighbors are working together to try and prevent more deaths.
Brevard neighbors pushing back on muck removal behind homes as county asks for extension
Neighbors are fed up with muck removal happening in their backyards for years as the county asks for another multi-year extension.
'We want it clean': BCSO arrest 22 people, condemn property causing issues for neighbors
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on crime hubs in the county.