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
‘Very scared’: Wild animals take over Indialantic street near condemned home
An abandoned and condemned home in Indialantic is causing a wild animal infestation on Atlantic Avenue, leaving local residents frustrated as conditions worsen.
Massive cleanup of abandoned, dangerous debris home in Titusville sparked by FOX 35 report
A Titusville neighborhood is finally resting easier after an abandoned property left piled high with dangerous debris was cleared away—all thanks to a group of generous community members who saw a FOX 35 story and decided to take action.
Florida mom demands justice after truck driver hit son on scooter, flees scene
Palm Bay police are searching for a driver who reportedly hit a teenage boy riding his scooter in a crosswalk on his way to school and fled the scene.
Titusville rejects plan to double stormwater fees, approves 13% increase
Titusville residents will see a 13% increase in stormwater fees after the City Council rejected a proposal that would have doubled rates to help pay for flooding improvements.
When a baby kangaroo broke its leg, the Brevard Zoo was there to help
A baby red kangaroo named Holly is receiving around-the-clock care at the Brevard Zoo after somehow injuring her leg, likely while inside her mother's pouch, the zoo said.
Rockledge man thankful to be alive after lightning sends massive tree shards through house
A man is thankful to be alive after a lightning strike hit a tree outside his home, sending shards inside.
Melbourne mom thanking Good Samaritan strangers who helped her son during scooter accident
A 12-year-old boy suffered a concussion after he was thrown from his scooter while riding home from school, prompting his mother to urge parents to make sure their children wear helmets while riding bikes and scooters.
Palm Bay completes FLOCK camera review; plans to turn cameras back on
FLOCK cameras will soon be turned back on in Palm Bay.
Mystery on the Space Coast: What are these clear ‘jumping sticks’ on the beach?
A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch, translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, leaving beachgoers and marine experts alike taking a second look.