Nikki Giavasis Found Safe After Fort Lauderdale Missing-Person Search

A mother-in-law of a well-known online personality was reported missing in Fort Lauderdale this week and was found safe a day later, ending a brief but highly publicized search that drew attention from fans and followers across social media. Nikki Giavasis, described by family members as having distinctive tattoos and last seen in the Fort Lauderdale area on Monday, August 18, was the subject of a coordinated effort by local police and her family before authorities confirmed she was located the next day.

The missing-person alert centered on Nikki Giavasis, the mother of Taylor Giavasis, who is married to former Vine star Nash Grier. Taylor, 28, publicly shared details to help locate her mother, including that Nikki had planned a Florida stay, had booked an Airbnb, and had told her daughter she would call in the morning before moving to the Airbnb. Taylor said the call never came and Nikki’s phone was later shut off, prompting police to open an official missing-person investigation. Family members emphasized that any information about her whereabouts would be gratefully received as detectives pursued leads.

Authorities in Fort Lauderdale described the incident as a missing-person...