Gainesville
ALERT FEED
- Campus Safety Message-GainesvilleThe 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.
- Campus Safety Message-GainesvilleUF has sent a Campus Safety Message; go to https://go.ufl.edu/ufalert for more information.
- Campus Safety Message-GainesvilleThe 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.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(SW 34th St/Hull Rd) Golf cart remains have been collected. Traffic is no longer blocked off on Hull Rd. No need to avoid area. Call (352) 392-1111 for further details or questions.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(SW 34th St/Hull Rd) Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue have cleared the scene. University Police Department still on scene awaiting a tow truck to remove the remains of the golf cart. Westbound-through lane on Hull Rd still blocked off. Details to follow.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(SW 34th/Hull Rd) Gainesville Police Department, University of Florida Police Department, and Gainesville Fire Rescue still on scene. Traffic is now flowing eastbound on Hull Rd, but blocked off westbound. Details to follow.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(SW 34th St/Hull Rd) Fire has been put out. Gainesville Police Department, University of Florida Police Department, and Gainesville Fire Rescue still on scene. Hull Rd side of intersection is blocked off. Continue to avoid area; details to follow.
- UF Alert-GainesvilleGolf cart engulfed in flames at the intersection of SW 34th St and Hull Rd. Gainesville Police Department, University of Florida Police Department, and Gainesville Fire Rescue. Avoid area; details to follow.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(Leigh Hall) Update: Fire department has cleared building for re-entry. Resume normal activities.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(Leigh Hall) Fire department is on scene. High pressure steam in the building triggered fire alarm. No active fire in the building. Continue to avoid area; details to follow.
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