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.

Beachgoers enjoy reopening of Fort Myers Beach at a social distance

This weekend, we witnessed a sight that we have not seen in a very long time — a very busy beach. Fort Myers Beach reopened to everyone for the first time in six weeks Saturday since restrictions were originally put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic. And beachgoers wasted no time setting up […]

Barbershop owner eager to reopen, says he will still take necessary precautions

Ten years in business and this is the longest Limitless Barbershop’s doors have been closed. “It’s been tough, especially having people that work under you. The barbershop is here for the guys. They can’t use it. It’s been a little bit over a month and everyone is calling me and blowing me up saying ‘I […]

Ballots in midterm elections. Photo via WINK News.

Voting by mail expected to be popular choice this year

Stand in line or mail it in? Those are the choices we have when we cast our ballots in August for the Florida primary and in November’s general election. There’s already a clear trend of how people plan to vote this year, so Southwest Florida counties are getting ready. Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy […]

American legion honors Vietnam veteran after death in Charlotte County

Honoring a man who served his country, veterans in Charlotte County said goodbye to one of their own this weekend. Hundreds gathered during a drive-by parade Saturday to honor veteran Chuck Weinberg, who died recently. Weinberg served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He is also former post commander of American Legion […]

FGCU student 3D prints PPE for health care workers

One Southwest Florida student is fulfilling the need for personal protective equipment within our community by using a little bit of knowledge from his college career. Florida Gulf Coast University student Scott Presbrey has made it his mission to protect those helping people with COVID-19 by printing away the shortage of equipment. “I’m fulfilling what’s […]

Lehigh Acres Fire offers tips to keep your home, family safe from brush fires

Brush fires have been breaking out across Southwest Florida the past few days. As temperatures get hotter your may be wondering if your home is in danger. It can happen in an instant. We’re in brush fire season and with the heat, wind and lack of rain, the Lehigh Fire Department is busier than it […]

Cape Coral Hospital. (Credit: Lee Health)

Health care workers asking for public’s help to fill potential mask shortage

People all over Southwest Florida are volunteering their time to make masks for healthcare workers that are vital to protect against COVID-19. The only issues are—they need more of them. No one is immune—Lee Health says just like everyone else, they need masks and other protective gear for their healthcare workers. “I don’t know how […]

Volunteers continue to support Lee County students through meal program

Hundreds of people lined up early this weekend because they were experiencing food insecurity in Lee County. Fortunately, dozens of spots are set up by School District of Lee County to help feed students who usually rely on a meal at school. Many people continue to show Southwest Florida students they are not forgotten. We […]