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
Pushback grows over Cocoa Beach resort's plan to rent public park for up to 100 days a year
A new $400 million-plus hotel in Cocoa Beach is facing opposition to its plans to rent a nearby public park for up to 100 days a year.
Teen surfer survives shark attack in Brevard County: 'Could have been so much worse'
A teenager is recovering after a shark attack in Brevard County.
Indialantic residents push back on beach boardwalk upgrades
Beach boardwalk upgrades in Indialantic stalled on the Space Coast.
Palm Bay released nearly 500,000 gallons of sewage during Hurricane Milton: 'River of poop'
The city of Palm Bay is under fire for dumping almost 500,000 pounds of sewage during Hurricane Milton.
Over 2 dozen sick, injured kittens saved by Brevard County rescue during Hurricane Milton
Over two dozen kittens were saved by a cat rescue on the Space Coast during Hurricane Milton.
NASA's Europa Clipper mission to study Jupiter's moon habitability
NASA is on its way to Jupiter. Aside from earth, experts think one of Jupiter’s moons is the most promising place for humans to live in outer space.
SpaceX catches rocket booster in historic Starship test flight: 'Science fiction come true'
SpaceX made history on its latest Starship test flight.
Parts of Astor underwater as St. John's River continues to rise, threaten homes
Hurricane Milton may be over, but Central Florida is still under siege from the system.
Large pieces of foam pile up on Brevard County beaches after Hurricane Milton, spanning miles
Debris from Hurricane Milton is piling up on beaches in Brevard County.
Florida animal rescue saving 130-plus cats from Hurricane Helene's destruction: How you can help
A Melbourne animal rescue is not only prepping for Hurricane Milton but also saving animals in distress from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.