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.

Mass test/vaccine sites start to go away, but will stick around in smaller scale

The future of a Southwest Florida county’s coronavirus resources is up in the air, as two major closure announcements were made in two days by Lee County leaders. Lee County’s COVID-19 testing site and large-scale vaccination site are both shutting down. Test swabs for COVID-19 are not in high demand at the moment because of […]

A look at mindsets toward masks after CDC guidelines change

The fully vaccinated are ready to enjoy the first week out and about with no mask requirement, but one look outside shows not everyone is ready to ditch them yet. We spoke to people about the psychology behind keeping masks and why some people say they’re still wearing them. “If you’re not wearing a mask, […]

‘InVest advocate’ is a champion for those experiencing domestic abuse

Many now believe the pandemic created a perfect storm for domestic violence. Between lockdowns, job losses and financial problems, nationwide, we saw an 8% increase for cases in 2020. A woman who doesn’t wear a badge or a cape is a hero to many for helping those in difficult situations. If you visit The Shelter […]

Film festival welcomes audience back to downtown celebration

Fort Myers Film Festival was set to kick off Wednesday and is back to welcoming audience members for its eleventh celebration. “I am so excited,” Melissa Dehaven said. “I can’t wait.” The film festival will roll out the red carpet at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center downtown, welcoming people back in person after […]

rv travel

More travelers could be choosing RVs this summer

Summer travel may already be starting to heat up as families make up for time lost during the pandemic. But this year, instead of flying to their destination, many people are hitting the road and renting RVs for their trips. Chuck Fedora lives in Cape Coral and has traveled via RV since he was in […]

Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12

U.S. regulators on Monday expanded the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12, offering a way to protect the nation’s adolescents before they head back to school in the fall and paving the way for them to return to more normal activities. Shots could begin as soon as Thursday, after a […]

cape yards

Wild hogs destroying Cape Coral yards

Neighbors in Northwest Cape Coral woke up to ripped-up grass and debris strewn across their yards. The feral hogs are mean and destructive. The people who live near the Kismet Lakes Community see the animals that tear up and uproot daily. They are trying to remove the hogs but whether this solution will be permanent […]

toilet

A neighborly feud leads to toilets lining a Cape Coral yard

Has this feud gone too far? Toilets are now lining a yard, which has become an eyesore for people in the community. But all this has been done just to target the person across the street. At first glance, the toilets in southwest Cape Coral might seem like an eyesore. Danny Morales works in Cape […]

Lee County School District staff to discuss controversial poster

A poster outlining transgender policies in schools will be a topic of discussion during a Lee County School District staff meeting Friday. The controversial poster, which lists best practices for LGBTQ students and where transgender students can use the restroom, has caused emotions to boil over recently, and the school district is trying to figure […]

Marco police indentify 2 men who approached, tried to lure children at intersection

Police have identified the two men on Thursday afternoon who two girls say approached them and tried to lure them into a vehicle on Marco Island Wednesday night. They say there is no threat to the public and are grateful for the community’s help. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on San Marco Road, between […]