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
Surveillance video captures 2 suspects after family's Titusville home shot at, police say
Titusville police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects after multiple gunshots were fired into an occupied home where a family was sleeping.
Ex-Titusville Police Chief cited for open container after rollover crash
Fired Titusville Police Chief John Lau has received a second citation from the Florida Highway Patrol in connection to his June 23 rollover crash, according to online records.
Florida deputy allegedly hit a dog in his patrol car; Brevard County sheriff launches investigation
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.
Real-time flood sensor, weather monitor installed at Banana River: Here's what it does, how it works
Real-time flood tracking is coming to Brevard County, giving both local officials and community members a new tool to stay ahead of severe weather. The City of Cape Canaveral has partnered with WeatherSTEM to install a flood sensor and weather monitoring equipment to track storm conditions second by second.
Brevard County Schools adopts A.I. policy, guidelines: What to know
The Brevard County School Board is taking action to manage how artificial intelligence is being used in the classroom.
Alligator blocks Palm Bay front door, trapping family in home: ‘Jaw dropping’
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.
Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
Good Samaritan helps rescue trapped sea turtle on Brevard County beach
A morning run at Bonsteel Beach Park turned into a wildlife rescue after a Brevard County woman discovered a nesting sea turtle trapped beneath a beach crossover and unable to return to the ocean.
Titusville residents desperate for help cleaning up abandoned lot full of dangerous debris
Neighbors in a Brevard County community say an abandoned property left covered in demolition debris has become a safety hazard as hurricane season continues, and they want county officials to force the owner to clean it up.