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
Flooding still a concern in Titusville as debris piles up, trash pick-up faces delays
Flooding hasn’t subsided for people who live on Knox McRae Drive in Titusville, and now they're worried about the water becoming a health and safety hazard.
Mom remains hospitalized weeks after Cocoa hit-and-run; suspected driver still at-large
A mother remains hospitalized following a hit-and-run accident in Cocoa last month.
Florida sheriff looking for woman whose two dogs allegedly mauled chihuahua to death
Brevard Animal Control officers are trying to find a woman whose two poodle-breed dogs mauled a small chihuahua to death.
Titusville residents still affected by last week's flash floods: 'Drain system inadequate'
At the last city council meeting after the flooding, city leaders talked extensively about the flooding problem. It came to light the city hadn’t updated stormwater management plans since 1966.
Truck goes airborne, crashes through home's roof
The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver lost control of his truck late Halloween, skidded across someone's yard, before crashing into their house. Photos showed the truck's front wheels smashed through the side of the house.
How Brevard County shelters, restaurants are helping amid government shutdown, SNAP benefits pause
As the government shutdown continues, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service confirmed that November SNAP benefits would not be distributed on time.
Florida broadcaster released from hospital after falling 20 feet during game
After weeks of hospital care, Brevard Sports Network's Caleb Brown is out of the hospital with hopes of returning to sports radio soon.
Mims couple says neighbor's 50-plus dogs raise concerns after no action from county
The couple has made several complaints to code enforcement and the sheriff’s office, but say state laws about animal abuse aren’t strong enough.
Space Coast food pantries, Meals on Wheels impacted by government shutdown
As concerns grow over a possible federal government shutdown, local nonprofits that support some of Central Florida’s most vulnerable residents are already feeling the strain.
NASA threatens to pull SpaceX's Artemis III contract, re-open competition
Transportation Secretary and acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy says SpaceX is falling behind on Artemis III, so they could lose a contract.