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.

Lawsuits allege Lani Kai Resort doesn’t properly protect guests from violence

Two lawsuits have been filed against the Lani Kai Resort stating the business could have done more to protect people during a series of violent crimes. The popular spot on Fort Myers Beach was recently the scene of a homicide and the lawsuits are seeking $30,000 in damages. Nearly a month after the shooting killed […]

Town Council wants to stop violence at Lani Kai on Fort Myers Beach

People who live on Fort Myers Beach and their Town Council are tired of the violence and bad reputation that the Lani Kai Resort is giving them. There have been countless fights, stabbings, and, most recently, a murder. Dawn Thomas lives down the street and frankly, after last month’s shooting, she’s had enough. “We are […]

LCSO: 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting on Fort Myers Beach

Investigators are looking for the person who shot and killed someone near the Lani Kai on Fort Myers Beach early Wednesday morning. Right now, family members, as well as the community, are mourning. Investigators say multiple shots were fired and the suspect is still on the loose. We could hear the family’s pain, the raw […]

Marco Island man donates $5,000 to help find missing Cape Coral woman

A Marco Island man is using what he has to help in the case of a missing Cape Coral woman, Lauren Dumolo, in hopes someone will come forward with information. Jim Edgar is a captain and owner of Sand Dollar Shelling on Marco Island. He doesn’t know Lauren or her father or her sister, but […]

Cape Coral woman still missing after 19 days, father pleads for her safe return

It’s been 19 days and still no sign of 29-year-old Lauren Dumolo. “Yeah, my whole life went upside down. Part of me is missing. It’s probably by far the worst feeling I’ve ever felt in my life,” said her father, Paul Dumolo. He says he’s been searching for his daughter day and night. “A lot […]

SWFL, FGCU have special place in hearts of Raptors’ coach and wife

The defending NBA champions are in Southwest Florida getting ready for the 2020 season restart. The Toronto Raptors are training at FGCU’s Alico Arena ahead of their trip to Disney World to get back to business. But why is a team from Canada practicing here in Southwest Florida? One of the reasons: Former FGCU volleyball […]

Deadly Buccaneer Estates mobile home fire determined to be murder-suicide

Investigators of a deadly mobile home fire in North Fort Myers have determined it to be a murder-suicide Tuesday. In January, two people were found dead inside a mobile home that was destroyed in a fire at the Buccaneer Estates community. A 38-page report released by Lee County Sheriff’s Office goes into detail about what […]

Raptors all business during NBA restart training at Alico Arena

The Toronto Raptors are spending their summer training for the NBA season restart in Lee County. We spoke to the Raptors about what their experience here has been like Monday as well as changes that could be made to their uniforms. The defending NBA champions are living in a hotel in Fort Myers and riding […]