Professional Experience

Anchor on WINK News weekdays at Noon and 3:00 p.m. She started at WINK News as a multimedia journalist and was quickly promoted to co-anchor of WINK News Weekend.

She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2019 after multiple summer internships at WABC 7 On Your Side, WFXR Sports, IMG Virginia Tech, and Whitewall Magazine.

Awards & Recognition

Moderated the Virginia Tech 2019 Reunion Weekend Communication Panel

News Philosophy

I believe it’s my mission to serve the public and tell both sides of the story that have truth, meaning and also the ability to impact others.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Nicole enjoys spending time with her orange cat, Sven! He was adopted in 2020 from the Naples Humane Society and came with the name Sven, which was inspired by the reindeer from the movie Frozen. When Nicole isn't with Sven, she enjoys playing tennis, pickleball and volleyball with friends and family. She's also a big foodie and loves trying different restaurants across SWFL.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science at Virginia Tech - Magna Cum Laude

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The many land and water activities SWFL has to offer!

Hometown

Nicole Gabe is a first-generation Asian-American journalist, born in West Virginia and raised in a small town in southwestern Virginia.

Troopers investigating I-75 road rage incident; searching for 2nd car involved

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a road rage incident that was reported Monday morning on I-75 near mile marker 149 in North Fort Myers. The FHP confirmed that two vehicles were involved. The driver of a Toyota SUV was visibly shaken after someone fired at least four shots at their vehicle on I-75. The […]

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Asian-Americans anxious but calling for change after Atlanta shootings

A demand for change from Asian-Americans across the country and in Southwest Florida after an attack rattled their community. Six women were killed last week at two Atlanta-area massage parlors by a white gunman. So far, investigators have not said if the attacks were racially motivated. But, many across the Asian-American community say targeted attacks […]

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Millennium Physician Group creates COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration website

If you’re still in search of a COVID-19 vaccine, get ready to add your name to another waiting list. Millennium Physician Group will be adding a callback list into the mix. Millennium Physician Group is following the governor’s guidelines of vaccinating people aged 60 and over, those with underlying conditions, and teachers and first responders. […]

Well-known bicyclist latest victim of hit-and-run in SWFL

A bicyclist and grandmother was killed and another injured Sunday in a hit-and-run in Alva. Debra Purcaro, 64, of Fort Myers, was well-known in the cycling community. Posts remembering Purcaro are flooding biking groups on Facebook, and a memorial stands on North River Road where she and another cyclist were struck. That memorial was placed […]

Investigators search for truck, suspect in Cracker Barrel hit-and-run

There is extended surveillance video Wednesday that shows a male driver, who ran over a woman with his pickup truck in Lee County Monday, spent at least two minutes in the parking lot. A big question that remains unanswered is why the woman was on the ground of a Cracker Barrel restaurant parking lot. In […]

Shelter’s healing arts program supports survivors of domestic abuse

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children has set up a program for survivors of domestic abuse to flourish in a creative way by healing through art. Art is a way for survivors to heal, to release their pain and to express their emotions. This can mean many things, but what it’s important is what […]

Expanded vaccine eligibility leads to frustration

If you are under 65 and extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, you will need a special form from your doctor before you can get your vaccine. But the form’s purpose, fulfilling Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order to expand vaccine eligibility to some people under 65, is controversial. People over 65 who still haven’t gotten vaccinated say making […]

Morningstar Baptist Church gives back before rebuilding

Morningstar Baptist Church may have been left in ruins by a fire, but it’s serving the community Tuesday morning, giving away food because the need is there and volunteers say they’re not letting the fire stop them. They’ve received donations to rebuild the church, but not as many towards the food. Yet most of the […]