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.

Fort Myers Beach orders small rec businesses to close, beach remains packed

The beaches are empty in major South Florida cities Fort Lauderdale and Miami in the middle of spring break, as local governments there try to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). But there is at least one beach in Southwest Florida that continues to bring in the crowds, as the township moves to make some […]

Arcadia Rodeo opening day underway and on schedule

There are no signs of worry at the Arcadia Rodeo for opening day Thursday. The rodeo was preparing for the night’s events when we visited, and there was already a good crowd there with many more people expected. President Don Hall of the Arcadia Rodeo told us they were prepared to cancel because of the […]

Collier County Health Department monitoring 3 confirmed coronavirus patients

We met with a spokeswoman for Florida Department of Health Collier County about the three confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the county Wednesday, a day after they were announced by the Florida Department of Health. Spokesperson Kristine Hollingsworth says the three cases are unrelated to one another, and neither patient went to the hospital. Instead, […]

Bonds form at Lee County Special Olympics track meet

Students from all walks of life are running for a purpose: Inclusion. Special Olympics athletes paired up with “partners” on Tuesday for the Lee County Middle School Unified Track Meet at South Fort Myers High School. Ten Lee County middle schools – 160 students – participated in the meet, with lifelong friendships formed on the […]

Spring break still going strong in SWFL despite coronavirus fears

This season’s spring break features sun, sand, surf and something a little different. “We brought masks just in case,” said Lisa. This spring-breaker kind of hedged her bet: prepare for the worst but make the trip hoping for the best. “We haven’t run into any issues, so I think it’s alright,” she said. “I’m not […]

Stranded man with disability gets needed help through LeeTran

A man is left without options after a local nonprofit had to shut down. When he spoke to a public transportation service, representatives told him they couldn’t help. So we helped him get results. Benny Green in Lee County lives with a disability. He uses a scooter for mobility, but that doesn’t help him get […]

Lee County students celebrate moon landing 50th anniversary with ISS

Twenty Lee County students took a trip out of this world Thursday without leaving Southwest Florida. They all celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing along with the International Space Station. Hundreds of people packed Fort Myers High School to talk to astronaut Jessica Meri live from the International Space Station. “I started saying […]

Tool breaks car window. (Credit: WINK News)

The life saving tool to have in your car when you drive in Southwest Florida

If your car ends up in the water, like one near Boca Raton on Monday, where a good samaritan rescued the occupants, there is one crucial tool that you should always have on you. Smashing glass is easier said than done when a car is sinking and the stress level is soaring. Paula Digrigoli, the […]

City considers safety measures to slow down speeders in south Cape Coral

Someone going nearly 20 miles over the speed limit along a southeast Cape Coral street was caught on video recently. This is one reason why city leaders are looking to improve safety measures to help prevent this type of behavior. During a regular meeting Monday, Cape Coral City Council discussed adding features such as speed […]