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.

Combatting the COVID-19 variant in Florida

The fight to stop the novel coronavirus is critical in our state right now. On the Centers for Disease Control variant tracking map, Florida is the first state in the country to hit more than 600 cases. Michigan is next with 421. Viruses always mutate, but medical professionals say one reason the number is so high […]

Delivery drivers keep Harry Chapin Food Bank running

Southwest Florida has been doing its part to make sure our family, friends and neighbors in need have a meal to put on the table. That starts at the Harry Chapin Food Bank, where the real superstars of the operation are the people who drive the delivery trucks. Carla McGee is a CDL driver for […]

How to avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams

Scammers are targeting people desperate to get their COVID-19 vaccine, and one Bonita Springs woman who was almost preyed upon has tips for you to keep your guard up. As people await their opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine, many people are vulnerable, especially our senior citizen population, which opens up the door for scammers. […]

Lee County NAACP helping seniors, underserved communities get COVID-19 vaccine

Underserved communities are struggling to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine; a lack of internet access and reliable transportation makes trying to get an appointment very difficult, which is why the NAACP is helping out by transporting seniors with appointments to vaccine locations. Brother James Muwakkil, president of the Lee County NAACP, says Southwest Florida […]

SWFL domestic abuse shelter’s fundraiser underway to support victims, their children

A shelter in Southwest Florida is helping abused women and children escape dangerous situations. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children in Collier County is holding its annual “Mending Broken Hearts from Home” fundraiser to support those victims and their children who have experienced domestic abuse. A victim of abuse and resident of the shelters […]

‘River monster’ in Caloosahatchee catches Cape Coral boy, experts by surprise

An Amazonian river monster washed up recently in the Caloosahatchee River in Cape Coral. It isn’t the normal friendly catch we’re used to seeing in our waters, and it was found by a little boy named Edmund Getts. “It was like grey in color and it was like really, really thick head,” he explained. So, […]

SWFL newborns star in Super Bowl commercial

Two babies born in Lee County made their debut in a Super Bowl commercial. It was a surprise the parents learned about right after the births: Their child’s birthday would be documented for millions of viewers to see. The game itself may not have lived up to the hype, but Khloe and Emmett sure did. […]

Experts say Gov. DeSantis has no jurisdiction over Big Tech

Gov. Ron DeSantis is ready to take on “Big Tech” with sanctions on companies like Facebook and Twitter for censoring conservative voices. Social media companies de-platformed former President Donald Trump for his role in the insurrection at the nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6. DeSantis made the announcement during a news conference at the State Capitol […]

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Trader Joe’s opens in Fort Myers this week

Another Trader Joe’s location is coming to Southwest Florida, this time in Fort Myers. The store is set to open Friday morning and will bring jobs with it. WINK News Anchor Nicole Gabe got a sneak peek at what you can expect on opening day and what precautions they’re taking to keep you safe. Masks […]