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
Friends of murdered Florida woman call for answers: 'We want justice'
Support is growing for new safety measures in an area of Palm Bay, Florida known as “The Compound," where a woman was recently found murdered.
‘It’s sickening’: Florida seniors saved from money-stealing scam thanks to new technology
Scam victims now have a new tool helping crack down on scammers and get people their money back.
‘It’s horrible’: Homeowners frustrated with nuisance homes as mayor considers code updates
Nuisance homes in Melbourne, Florida are now prompting the mayor to change city policy as the issue intensifies.
'Needs to go away': City of Melbourne filing lawsuit to clean-up nuisance home
Homeowners living near 4445 Sherwood Boulevard take pride in their properties but say they are fed up living next to a home they say has only been a nightmare.
‘I will be here’: Scrubbed 3D-printed rocket launch isn’t turning people away from second try
Space fans have to wait a few more days to watch the first-ever 3D-printed rocket lift off. It was a disappointing day at Jetty Park as people gathered from all over the country to see the historic launch which was originally scheduled for Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Brevard County seeking input on tackling homelessness with federal grant
Brevard County now has millions of dollars to tackle homelessness and wants public input on where the money should go.
Palm Bay leaders exploring options to revitalize dormant golf course
People who live in Bayside Lakes in Palm Bay, Florida, say The Majors Golf Club is the only golf club in Palm Bay. It’s now overgrown and out-of-use, and people who live nearby are fighting to restore the community staple.
Deputies cracking down on reckless driving during Daytona Beach Bike Week
Bike Week is just getting started, and local law enforcement is already seeing out-of-control drivers.
Florida non-profit raising funds for pet kennels at domestic violence shelter
More resources are coming to help pets and people escape violence. The Ponce Animal Foundation will be installing kennels at central Florida domestic violence shelters.