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CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
Missing Vancouver Island man found deceased, RCMP say
Austin Lloyd is described is an Indigenous man standing 5'7' tall and weighing approximately 137 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, according to police. (Handout) A man reported missing on Vancouver Island over a month ago has been found deceased, according to authorities. Austin Lloyd was last seen on April 14 and reported missing 10 days later, Mounties said in an earlier statement about the search for the 26-year-old man. Police confirmed Lloyd's death in a brief statement Sunday but did not say where or under what circumstances his remains were found. Various RCMP detachments across northern Vancouver Island, including in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Alert Bay, were involved in collecting information and following up on tips about Lloyd's possible whereabouts. The Port Hardy RCMP is now leading the investigation into Lloyd's death and anyone with information is urged to call 250-949-6335.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Panama City Beach officials release severe weather alert
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach is expecting severe weather beginning Saturday night. According to a news release, the storm is expected to begin at 11 p.m and last until around 3 a.m. It will bring hail, high winds, heavy rain, and the potential for tornadoes. Residents are advised to please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Secure any outdoor items, charge your phones, and be prepared for possible power outages. For Spring Break visitors, many clubs and venues will be closing at 11 p.m to help keep everyone safe. If you are out, plan to get inside before the storm arrives. Officials said this not the night to be on the roads or near the beach. Stay off the streets, stay weather aware, and be ready to take shelter if needed. Download the Storm Track 13 App and sign up for AlertBay! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Panama City launches CivicReady text alert system
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – CivicReady is part of Panama City's initiative to communicate more efficiently and frequently with citizens. It allows the city to geo-target specific parts of the city so they can send notices directly to areas affected. Alert Bay, released in 2017, has similar features. It sends emergency notifications and utilities alerts to users who sign up for text alerts. But City Manager Jonathan Hayes insists CivicReady is not a duplicate service. Super Bowl Sunday road safety tips 'What we've done with Civic Ready and what Alert Bay does, they're really two different functions and two different purposes. We're not necessarily highlighting large broad-scale emergencies. This is more for city operations,' Panama City City Manager Jonathan Hayes said. CivicReady will cost the city $6,000 annually to run. Hayes says the city included the cost of the communication system in the city budget. Girl Scout Cookie season begins with mega drop at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital 'It turns out that Civic Ready, a company and program that we already have a relationship with, allowed this to be an option just as an add-on. Very small fee to significantly increase the communications again with our citizens and business owners,' Hayes said. Teams have been working on the project for more than 5 months. They will work with the city's Public Works Department to communicate updates. Once users sign up for alerts, they will begin receiving updates. Residents can sign up for Civic Ready alerts by texting 'PanamaCity' to 38276. Citizens can also sign up for neighborhood group alerts to zero in on a specific area. Panama City will continue posting relevant updates on their website and social media. To learn more about how to join CivicReady, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
