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
Beachgoers mesmerized by massive swarm of sand fleas spotted on Florida's Space Coast
A shocking video of thousands of tiny sand fleas is going viral on the Space Coast.
Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk in their nets, and it could get worse
Florida shrimpers say their nets are pulling up space debris more often. Experts say it's possible, and the problem could get worse.
Mother removed from council meeting amid outcry over delayed police shooting investigation
The mother of a man fatally shot by police was forcibly removed from a Titusville City Council meeting Tuesday night after demanding answers about the February shooting that killed her son.
Brevard County axes economic fund, raising fears for space industry future
The Brevard County Commission voted to end the North Brevard Economic Development zone and move money back to the county’s general fund.
Melbourne Police search for suspect after fire at Aldi construction site
Police in Melbourne are searching for a man suspected of setting fire to a soon-to-open Aldi grocery store on the beachside of Brevard County.
'Choking me and scratching me': 82-year-old cab driver attacked by passenger
The alleged attack happened on May 2. Carol Ann Johnson was called to Circles of Care for a normal passenger pick up and drop off. Johnson says during these pickups, people released form the care facility have to be dropped off at home.
Driver faces suspension after disputing unpaid school zone ticket in Palm Bay
Autumn Faleris was recently issued a notice from the the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) that her driver’s license was in jeopardy of suspension because of an unpaid and unsettled traffic ticket.
Bond denied for Florida man accused of shooting at Brevard County deputies
A Brevard County man accused of firing roughly 50 rounds at deputies from inside his graffiti-covered home was denied bond Wednesday, with a judge citing public safety concerns.
Speed bumps removed in Cocoa Beach after city leaders say they never wanted them
Road crews in Cocoa Beach spent the week removing recently installed speed bumps along State Road A1A, just weeks after their controversial addition sparked backlash from both residents and city officials.
Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.