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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
Drivers concerned with traffic improvements on U.S. 1 in Palm Shores: 'Should be reworked'
Some drivers are caught off guard and confused by new traffic changes happening on U.S. 1 in Brevard County.
Florida community mourns loss of couple killed in fiery car crash that also left motorcyclist dead
Support is pouring in for three people who were killed in a fiery car crash in New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday night.
Palm Bay considering new property tax hike to fund police, fire as city falls behind
Palm Bay is falling behind in public safety, so city leaders are considering a new property tax hike for homeowners.
Brevard Co. rescues trying to adopt animals quickly as deputies seize more dogs from alleged puppy mill
More animal control officers were investigating and removing dogs on Wednesday at an alleged puppy mill in Brevard County on Mustang Lane.
New drinking fountains coming to Satellite Beach schools after contamination concerns
New drinking fountains are on the way to schools in Satellite Beach. The upgrade comes as leaders continue to address contaminated water concerns.
Brevard Zoo helping 3 orphaned black bear cubs return to the wild
The Brevard Zoo is helping orphaned black bears make it back to the wild and are rehabbing several cubs this summer.
Brevard sheriff expands alleged puppy mill investigation across state lines
One dog rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Brevard County died on Friday as the Brevard Sheriff expands investigation across state lines.
'Go Bubba!': Massive 375 lb. sea turtle recovers at Brevard Zoo, released back to sea
A huge sea turtle is heading back home, thanks to the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
Starliner astronauts give update on mission delays with no return date set: 'Failure is not an option'
The Starliner astronauts gave an update from the International Space Station for the first time since leaving Earth.
Iconic Space Coast beach boardwalk damaged by alleged drunk drivers multiple times, police say
An iconic beach boardwalk on the Space Coast has been demolished by alleged drunk drivers. The latest crash happened over the weekend, and Indialantic police are still investigating after the driver fled the scene.