
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
Murder suspect denied bond in Titusville woman's death, facing seven new charges
The man accused of killing 72-year-old Jessie Kirk was denied bond on Tuesday after he was charged with her murder.
Spike in marine animal deaths alarms Brevard County beachgoers
Brevard County beaches are seeing an alarming spike in marine animal strandings, with sea turtles, stingrays, and fish washing ashore — some dead, others sick.
Artemis II teams focused on moon mission as layoffs shake the space industry
With layoffs continuing to sweep the space industry, Artemis II teams are determined to remain focused on their moon mission. The mission will send astronauts to and from lunar orbit for the first time in five decades.
Starliner astronauts set to return from ISS after unexpected 9-month stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return to Earth in March after their planned eight-day Starliner test flight turned into a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Palm Bay pauses school zone ticket program after police discover 'glitches'
School zone traffic cameras have been shut off for now in Palm Bay. The Palm Bay Police Department said some of the $100 tickets that have been sent to drivers are wrong.
Brevard County beach workers being 'harassed' over restoration project, closure: Officials
Access to seven miles of beach shoreline in Brevard County has been closed due to an ongoing restoration and recovery project, officials told FOX 35. People stationed to enforce the closure report being harassed, even ignored by people who want to be on the beach regardless.
Florida woman claims Titusville tax preparer stole her return: ‘I’m distraught'
FOX 35 investigates alleged tax theft in Titusville. A mother says a tax preparer took her return and now can't be found.
FOX 35 investigates how cryptocurrency is changing how people buy and sell real estate in Central Florida
FOX 35 investigates a new way to buy homes in Central Florida. Cryptocurrency is changing the real estate game, and local agents are getting certified to accept crypto offers as some people ditch cash for digital currency.
FOX 35 helps Florida veteran cruise with service dog after initial paperwork problems
A veteran in Florida finally got to live out his dream and set sail with his service dog. It only happened eight months later than expected.
NASA will test cell phone service on the moon in latest mission
Cell service could be coming to the moon. New technology to test the possibility is on deck for liftoff this week at Kennedy Space Center.