Gainesville

ALERT FEED

• Campus Safety MessageFebruary 23, 2026
  The University of Florida Police Department would like to provide an update regarding a series of hoax email threats issued to different departments at the University of Florida. As of 3 p.m. on Monday, multiple offices throughout UF continued to receive similar, if not identical, hoax email threats or calls. The campuses and units affected have expanded beyond the Gainesville campus, to include UF Health Jacksonville. Each campus or unit affected by these threats is working with local law enforcement agencies. None of the threats received at the Gainesville campus have been found to be credible. Higher-education institutions across the nation are often the target of hoax threats, including UF. Despite the pervasiveness of these hoax threats, UFPD takes all reports seriously and asks the campus community to do the same. UFPD encourages the UF community to remain vigilant and report anything that may seem suspicious to police. Members of the Gainesville campus should call 352-392-1111, while UF locations throughout the state should immediately contact local law enforcement. In the event of an actual incident that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the campus community, an emergency notification will be issued through the UF Alert System.
• Campus Safety Message-GainesvilleFebruary 23, 2026

  The University of Florida Police Department would like to share information regarding increased law enforcement activity around the Gainesville campus.

  On Monday, Feb. 23, several University of Florida departments received emails threatening the safety of different locations of the campus.

  UFPD promptly confirmed that no incident occurred and that the threats are consistent with a hoax. These hoax emails are consistent with a similar incident that took place on the evening of Friday, Feb. 20.

  While law enforcement has confirmed that there is no threat to safety, UFPD encourages the campus community to remain vigilant and report anything that may seem suspicious to police by calling 352-392-1111.

  In the event of a dangerous incident that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the campus community, an emergency notification would be issued through the UF Alert System.

• UF Alert-GainesvilleFebruary 20, 2026
  UPDATE: (Tigert Hall) Police responded to a suspicious package near UF entrance at 2nd Avenue. Law enforcement has confirmed no incident occurred. Resume normal activities.
• UF Alert-GainesvilleFebruary 20, 2026
  Heavy police presence in the area of Tigert Hall on 300 SW 13th St. Avoid the area for cars and pedestrians; details to follow.
• Timely Warning-GainesvilleFebruary 11, 2026
  Timely Warning (26-0183) Clery Crime: Rape Under the Clery Act, the University of Florida issues Timely Warning messages regarding Clery Act crimes which pose a serious and continuing threat to the campus community. On February 11, 2026, at approximately 0233hrs, UFPD responded to Shands ER for a late report of a Sexual Battery. After contacting the reporting person, it was determined that the incident happened on February 6, 2026, at her resident hall. The reporting person stated that her boyfriend physically took advantage of her without consent. The boyfriend is not affiliated with the University of Florida. This is currently an ongoing investigation. The University of Florida strongly believes that no person is responsible for harm inflicted by another person. Sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking are prohibited and will not be tolerated at the University of Florida. Criminal incidents can be reported to UF CSAs who are designated, trained, and mandatory reporters under the Clery Act when victims choose not to report to law enforcement. Reporting to law enforcement is encouraged by calling 9-1-1 or through the GatorSafe app. The University of Florida defines consent as, “An act or statement that is knowing, freely given, and mutually understood to communicate a willingness to engage in the activity. It is the responsibility of each person involved in any sexual act to ensure that they have the Consent of the other(s). For more information on UF’s definition of consent, please visit Regulations of the University of Florida, 4.040(2): https://regulations.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4.040-1.pdf The most common type of sexual assault occurs between individuals known to one another, including an acquaintance or in the context of a current or prior dating or domestic relationship. (Krebs et al., 2007) At least half of sexual assaults among college students occur after the perpetrator, the victim, or both consume alcohol. Be alert to people pressuring you or others to use alcohol or other drugs. (Corbin et al, 2001) Approximately 1 in 4 female undergraduates and nearly 1 in 14 male undergraduates experience sexual assault during their time as a college or university student. (Cantor et al., 2019) Information for support resources, services and programs at the University of Florida can be found at: https://clery.compliance.ufl.edu/resources/victim-resources/
• Campus Safety Message-GainesvilleJanuary 13, 2026
  (BUCKMAN DRIVE UPDATE) There is no safety concern related to the chemical spill. Resume normal activities unless directed otherwise by first responders on scene.
• Campus Safety Message-GainesvilleJanuary 13, 2026
  Fire rescue and law enforcement are in the area of 125 Buckman Drive for a spill of an unknown chemical. Avoid the area between the Chemistry Lab Building and the Scott Family Chemistry Building. Walkways in the area are temporarily blocked off. More details to follow.
• Timely Warning-GainesvilleJanuary 1, 2026
  UFPD Officer observed a small fire in the trash cans at Lake Alice Field due to apparent fireworks. The fire has been extinguished and there is no on-going threat to campus safety.
• UF Alert-Gainesville TestNovember 14, 2025
  This is a test of the Gainesville UF Alert notification system. Learn more about the UF Alert system at https://ufalert.ufl.edu. No action is required.
• Campus Safety Message-GainesvilleOctober 30, 2025
  The University of Florida Police Department would like to share information regarding an incident that prompted calls and reports of a suspected gunman at the Gainesville campus. On Thursday, Oct. 30, around 11 a.m. UFPD dispatchers received reports that a man was carrying a firearm in the area of Little Hall. As officers searched the area, a person called to report that he believed he met the description of reports shared on social media of the suspected gunman. The person explained he was dressed as a sci-fi character for Halloween and was carrying a water pistol as a prop. UFPD confirmed the prop was a water pistol and that the individual did not intend to cause any harm or pose a threat to campus. UFPD would like to thank all who took the time to report this incident. A safe campus is a vigilant one. UFPD would also like to take this opportunity to remind the campus community to be prudent when selecting props and attire for Halloween and other cosplay-type of events. Be safe when celebrating this weekend, and if you see anything suspicious, please call 911.