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
Cocoa Beach choses Rotary Club to lead lifesaving drowning prevention on the beach
The City of Cocoa Beach is officially moving in a new direction to restore life-saving equipment to its shores.
Florida puppy survives near-deadly rattlesnake attack in Brevard County
A two-month-old Dachshund puppy, Keely, is lucky to be alive after being bit by a rattlesnake below her eyes. Now, vets give tips on protecting your pets.
Florida road project behind after contractor failed to finish the work. Here's what Brevard County is doing
Traffic headaches in Melbourne at Pineda and Wickham will continue after contractors fail to follow through. Brevard County has terminated the contract with the paving company after several months of insufficient work.
Frustrated Brevard parents demand solution to string of students' bike thefts
Parents at Bayside High School are demanding a solution to multiple bike thefts that occurred on campus during school hours.
More beach time for pups? Satellite Beach debates extending dog hours
A heated debate is surfacing on the Space Coast as Satellite Beach officials prepare to vote on whether to make dog-friendly beaches a permanent fixture.
Restoring the shoreline: Beach renourishment project underway. Will rip current risks increase?
Brevard County beaches are currently undergoing a beach renourishment project to strengthen the shore and replace what nature as stripped away. However, some argue that beach renourishment increases the risk of rip currents.
Drown Zero, Cocoa Beach Rotary Club battle over ‘lifesaving ring’ ownership in court
Unstaffed posts in Cocoa Beach, which feature drowning prevention tips and flotation devices, are currently at the center of a heated ownership dispute between the Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach and company, Drown Zero.
Possible arsonist in Palm Bay? 10 fires burn in The Compound in 2 days
Fire crews are addressing a brush fire at Palm Bay's The Compound after nine brush fires were put out the night before.
Health First’s medical choppers see 30% spike in calls as e-bike concerns grow
New data from Health First reveals e-bike-related trauma calls have nearly doubled in just one year, prompting medical flight crews to ramp up their emergency responses. Traumatic E-bike accidents in 2024 were 55. In 2025, they hit 90.
How did Artemis II's heat shield perform? New image, data released
NASA released a new image of the Artemis II heat shield, taken by U.S. Navy divers moments after the astronauts splashed down. Early data shows Artemis II's heat shield performed as expected, and better than the heat shield on Artemis I.