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.

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Mentorship program started in honor of slain FWC Officer Julian Keen

A program was started to honor the life of an off-duty FWC officer who was killed one year ago. Julian Keen is remembered as a man who gave back to his community. Now, there’s a new program for young people who choose to follow in his footsteps of service. Keen’s sister, Yvar Pierre, wears the […]

Dr. Rossi: Justice Department investigation; President Biden’s first international trip

New information has emerged that the Trump administration had the Department of Justice investigate two Democrats and subpoenaed Apple for personal information, with the goal of finding the person leaking classified information to the media. Meanwhile, president Joe Biden is abroad on his first international trip. Here to talk about the investigation and Biden’s trip […]

Cape Coral firefighters urge water conservation

An urgent safety alert, if you don’t follow new lawn-watering guidelines in Cape Coral: Firefighters desperately need that water to keep you safe, but canals are starting to dry up. Cape Coral is asking residents to reduce watering lawns and to voluntarily adjust timers in order to conserve water due to low water levels in […]

Collier Enterprises aims to preserve wildlife while developing new villages

Environmental conservation and preservation do not often come with new development, but Collier County, the Florida Wildlife Federation and developer Collier Enterprises are trying to change that. The Florida Wildlife Federation wants to ensure public benefit on this land in eastern Collier County while protecting wildlife. It plans on building wildlife crossings, fencing, bear-proof trashcans […]

Suspect arrested in Fort Myers shooting that injured 1

A man was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition Tuesday after he was shot, Fort Myers Police Department said. FMPD confirmed convicted felon Robert Junior Colon, 23, was arrested for the shooting Tuesday evening. The shooting was reported on South Street just east of Evans Avenue at about noon. Police say the […]

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Lack of rain and possible lightning increases brush fire risk

Lightning is one of the threats that could spark a brush fire. But also the lack of rain in recent weeks isn’t helping either. A brush fire in Golden Gate Estates on Monday caused people to evacuate. And that was just one of many fires in Collier County during the holiday weekend. When it’s dry […]

State moves to prevent Big Tech from censoring politicians

Big Tech can no longer pull down the posts of Florida politicians without facing a penalty. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 7072 into law Monday. Facebook, Twitter, Google, Amazon and Apple now face daily $250,000 fines for each statewide political candidate removed from their platforms and $25,000 a day for other candidates. “When they have […]

Ageless wonder Mickelson wins PGA to be oldest major champ

The pandemonium closed in around Phil Mickelson as he walked toward the 18th green at Kiawah Island, where thousands upon thousands of euphoric fans wanted a piece of the history he delivered Sunday in the PGA Championship. For all the thrills and spills that have defined his 30 years of pure theater, his latest act […]

Lee County Waste Pro driver called a hero after helping crash victims

He’s no average garbage man. In fact, some are calling him a hero after he helped people involved in a crash in Lee County over the weekend. Rene Lieurance was driving his garbage truck when he saw the three-vehicle crash, with one vehicle on its side. He quickly jumped into action, breaking the windshield of […]