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.

Expert warns kids are vulnerable to catching, spreading COVID-19

The coronavirus is spreading quickly again, and it’s ready to infect those who have little defense against it — children who are too young to receive the vaccine. Experts are warning parents it’s not a matter of if kids contract COVID-19 but when. We’re seeing signs of COVID-19 in our kids in Southwest Florida: Eight […]

New play tackling school shootings to premiere in Fort Myers

Safety in our schools is always a focus for parents and school administrators, but on Wednesday night, you can hear from children about how they feel as they walk the halls everyday. Gun violence in school is the theme of a new play at the Florida Repertory Theater. “Bulletproof Backpack” focuses on your child’s safety […]

LIGHTNING HITS TRUCK

Caught on camera: Lightning hits truck in Lee County

Lightning hit a truck in Southwest Florida and it was caught on camera. The moment lightning hit Jack Foraker’s 2020 Ford Ranger was pretty scary. “Just sounded like a shotgun blast to the back of my truck. And then yeah, it was. It was pretty scary.” He said it happened June 26th at about 2:30 […]

Big business, schools defy DeSantis’ orders

The governor’s message was clear: No mask mandates or lockdowns to control the rising COVID-19 cases. But doctors continue to warn those who can’t – or won’t – get vaccinated that masks are their only defense. Now, some businesses and schools are standing up against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ message, which brought about mixed reactions. Some […]

COVID-19 surge has more parents, students looking to virtual school

On July 26, 990 students were enrolled in Lee Virtual School. A week and a half later, that number jumped to 1,064. Lee Virtual School has been an option for several years, but not many people utilized it before the pandemic. In the 2018/2019 school year, 340 students were enrolled with Lee Virtual School. The […]

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DeSantis fires back at Biden over mask mandate comments

Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his ban on mask mandates as he fires back at President Joe Biden. “If you’re trying to deny kids a proper in-person education, I’m going to stand in your way and I’m going to stand up for the kids in Florida,” DeSantis said during a Wednesday press conference. […]

Homeschooling sees a resurgence as COVID-19 cases rise

The changing pandemic is causing a homeschooling surge. Many parents are opting out of sending their kids to in-person classes this school year, as COVID-19 cases rise and schools return to full-capacity learning. Stability and safety are two very important things to parents when it comes to the kids’ experience. That’s why we are seeing […]

SWFL shelter equipping kids with skills to spot, prevent domestic abuse

A shelter is stepping up to teach kids to see the signs of domestic violence before it’s too late. It’s using social media to help children identify domestic violence and abusive relationships. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children in Collier County explained to us why educating children about the signs of abuse in the […]

Fort Myers to assign more officers to city high schools

Fort Myers Police Department will continue its school resource officer program in city schools, Chief Derrick Diggs confirmed at a special meeting Monday. Chief Diggs was passionate while he spoke alongside Fort Myers City Council. He wanted to make sure his message was clear: He wants his SROs in Fort Myers schools, even wanting to […]

School District of Lee County needs to hire more than 100 bus drivers

The first day of class is just weeks away, but schools are short on some very important employees: bus drivers. Lee County alone needs more than 100 new drivers to get kids to and from school, and for the first time, the school district is offering more than money to bring people in. How about […]