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
Police looking for alleged arsonist who set a Melbourne bridge on fire causing structural damage
Officials in Melbourne say an arsonist is responsible for a series of fires set beneath a Melbourne bridge, leaving taxpayers to shoulder what could be a significant repair bill.
Troubled Indialantic home gets condemned after nearly 10 years as a public safety concern
An Indialantic home that became a public health concern for neighbors for nearly 10 years is now condemned.
Melbourne pastors save woman trapped in car after I-95 plane crash: 'God was in control'
Two Central Florida pastors rushed to help a woman after her car was struck by a small airplane on Interstate 95 Monday night, authorities and witnesses said.
Titusville police looking for driver on the run who survived car crash that sliced vehicle in half
Authorities in Brevard County are searching for a driver who fled on foot after a violent crash in Titusville on Sunday afternoon.
Anna Kepner: Family claims teen, found dead under bed, not seen for 17 hours
In a family court hearing, Anna Kepner's stepmom said she didn't check on Anna the night before she was found dead.
Anna Kepner update: Florida teen died by asphyxiation, found under cruise ship bed, court documents say
Anna Kepner, the Florida teen who mysteriously died aboard the Carnival cruise ship, died from asphyxiation, or being deprived of oxygen, according to new court documents filed in an unrelated child custody case between Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband.
Anna Kepner: Family of teen killed on cruise ship due back in court over custody case
In an upcoming custody court hearing, it's possible more information about Anna Kepner's death may be released.
Blue Origin asks for permit to dump rocket wastewater in Indian River
Blue Origin, an aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is seeking a permit to dump millions of gallons of processed and non-processed waste water into the Indian River, a letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection says.
Former Melbourne councilwoman censured for alleged death threat against current Vice Mayor
The Melbourne City Council recently voted to censure a former City Council member for allegedly making a death threat against the Vice Mayor several months ago during a heated meeting.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.