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
Artemis II: Space Coast swamped as hundreds of thousands arrive for historic launch
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Port Canaveral commissioners kill LNG plant proposal: What's next for 50-acre land?
Port Canaveral Commissioners unanimously voted to reject plans to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Merritt Island.
'Training grenade' found at Palm Bay home, sheriff's office says
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office's bomb squad and Patrick Space Force Base's Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams responded to a home in Palm Bay after a grenade was reportedly found, according to the sheriff's office.
Titusville audit results: 'Significant misconduct,' misuse of city assets, funds, equipment
An internal audit and review of the City of Titusville's Water Resources Field Operations Division found that more than $1 million in taypayer funds were mismanaged, according to the report, whose findings were released earlier this month.
Rat nightmare will continue at beachside 'horror house' following county magistrate hearing
A long-troubled property in Brevard County described by neighbors as a “house of horrors" remains a source of frustration after officials granted the homeowner additional time to clean it up.
Port St. John 'hoarder house' homeowner fends off foreclosure as neighbors worry about trash piling up again
For nearly a decade, the residence on Corsica Boulevard in Port St. John has been a source of constant complaint. FOX 35 first showcased the property buried under mountains of “junk." You couldn’t even see the home from the sidewalk.
Baby goat stolen from Florida family fair: ‘Not going to survive’
A week-old baby goat was reported stolen from a family fair in Palm Bay, and its owners say the animal may not survive without urgent care.
2 dogs rescued after being found caged, allegedly abandoned in Titusville lot
Two young mixed-breed puppies were rescued after being found in a cage in an empty Titusville lot, authorities and animal welfare officials said.
Tampering of lifesaving 'Drown Zero' tubes put swimmers at risk on Space Coast
Authorities and safety advocates in Brevard County are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation devices along Space Coast beaches could put swimmers in danger.