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 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.
Brevard Public Schools addressing school bus discipline issues: 'Complete turnaround'
Brevard Public School bus drivers are sticking around and feel more supported after dealing with difficult discipline issues for the past few years.
Brevard parents, school board members concerned with email to arm staff with guns
There could be more guns in Brevard Public Schools.
Mystery motorcyclist identified after pushing man in wheelchair across Merritt Island street
A mystery motorcycle rider who helped a man in a wheelchair cross the street was identified after a viral video was posted on Facebook.
Florida mom finds unknown AirTag in her son's shoe: 'Every mother's worst nightmare'
An air tag causes cross-country chaos after a mom thought her son was being tracked by a stranger.