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
Palm Bay opens mobile firehouse to keep up with demand in booming region
A temporary fire station has opened in a rapidly growing area of Palm Bay, part of a broader effort by city officials to maintain emergency response times amid a surge in development.
Merritt Island neighborhood terrorized by roaming dogs; nearly 20 cats killed
Neighbors in Merritt Island are desperate for change after several cats have been killed in the community.
Melbourne considers code enforcement update to crack down on 'horror houses' across town
The City of Melbourne is looking into code enforcement updates and what action can be taken on several problem properties across town.
Man intentionally drives car off bridge, abandons ex-girlfriend trapped inside sinking car, deputies say
A man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly strangled his ex-girlfriend and drove her car into a canal with the victim trapped inside, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
NASA: Artemis II completes translunar injection burn on way to the moon
We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.
Artemis II: Space Coast swamped as hundreds of thousands arrive for historic launch
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Port Canaveral commissioners kill LNG plant proposal: What's next for 50-acre land?
Port Canaveral Commissioners unanimously voted to reject plans to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Merritt Island.
'Training grenade' found at Palm Bay home, sheriff's office says
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office's bomb squad and Patrick Space Force Base's Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams responded to a home in Palm Bay after a grenade was reportedly found, according to the sheriff's office.
Titusville audit results: 'Significant misconduct,' misuse of city assets, funds, equipment
An internal audit and review of the City of Titusville's Water Resources Field Operations Division found that more than $1 million in taypayer funds were mismanaged, according to the report, whose findings were released earlier this month.