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
Amazon, SpaceX will compete to corner internet satellite market
Competition is heating up on the Space Coast as Amazon challenges SpaceX with new internet satellites.
Indian River Lagoon clam sightings on the rise after years of over-harvesting
Clams are making a comeback in the Indian River Lagoon.
Titusville canal cleared after decades-long requests from homeowners
FOX 35 News has helped homeowners with a problem they have been dealing with for decades.
Invasive lizard from Africa settling into parts of Central Florida
An invasive lizard is making its way up the East Coast from South Florida.
Convicted murderer running for Florida city council seat asks voters for redemption
A convicted murderer could be Palm Bay’s next city council member. Michael Bruyette is running for Seat 3. It’s his first time running for office and comes nearly 40 years after he was convicted of murder.
Child suffering medical emergency airlifted off cruise ship by Space Coast rescuers
A child is recovering after suffering a medical emergency on a cruise ship and needing to be airlifted by Space Coast based rescuers.
Palm Bay homeowners concerned about overdevelopment in rapidly growing city
People are asking for development to slow down in Palm Bay as neighbors worry about rapid, unmanaged growth in the city.
Cocoa police officers save 2-year-old child from drowning: 'A good ending'
Two Cocoa police officers saved a child from drowning at an apartment complex pool. The incident happened during a birthday party on Saturday.
Cocoa Village businesses partner with homeless outreach provider in new 'window sticker' program
Businesses in Cocoa Village are working with a homeless outreach provider to help the homeless without hurting their business.
Port Canaveral considers expansion to accommodate growing space industry
Researchers are concerned about running out of room for space operations on earth and in the atmosphere.