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/