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
World’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s 'Star of the Seas,' arrives at Port Canaveral for first time
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s “Star of the Seas," arrived at Port Canaveral, Florida, for the very first time on Saturday morning.
2 blind Florida women felt left behind by Southwest: 'They forgot about you'
Two Florida women – both blind – were recently the only two people on their flight from New Orleans back to Orlando.
New manta ray species discovered off off the coast of Florida
Marine researchers have identified a new species of manta ray off the coast of Florida, marking only the third known manta ray species in the world.
Brevard Teacher's Union calling on superintendent to re-hire teacher fired for using student's nickname
The Brevard Federation of Teachers is calling on the Brevard superintendent to bring back a beloved teacher.
Florida teacher disciplined over student nickname barred from Brevard schools
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
Investors demand refunds after Palm Bay townhomes construction stalls, property deteriorates
Buyers say they were promised their dream homes. But after three years of delays, silence from the builder, and mounting frustration, they’re still waiting — and now the city of Palm Bay is preparing to demolish the unfinished project.
Brevard County firefighters set to get pay raise after union approves new contract
Firefighters in Brevard County are on track to receive significant pay raises after the local fire union overwhelmingly approved a new contract this week aimed at reversing a wave of resignations and filling critical staffing gaps.
Palm Bay Police want $6K more to fight drivers challenging school zone camera speeding tickets
The City of Palm Bay installed traffic cameras in school zones with the intention of helping law enforcement address speeders. Drivers caught allegedly speeding in a school zone get charged a $100 fine.
Melbourne Beach community divided on FDOT pedestrian safety improvements
The community is currently divided on FDOT's new pedestrian safety improvements in Melbourne Beach.
Flash flooding hits parts of Central Florida as some residents scramble to salvage belongings
Residents across parts of Central Florida spent Monday recovering from widespread flooding after heavy rainfall overwhelmed neighborhoods, submerged streets, and forced families to scramble for safety and salvage their belongings.