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The UF Alert-Gainesville service area includes the university Main Campus as well as other Gainesville facilities such as East Campus.

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  • Campus Safety Message-Gainesville
    Update on shot fired report on Sorority Row The University of Florida Police Department would like to provide additional information regarding the UF Alert issued in response to a report of a shot fired on Sorority Row of the Gainesville campus. On Thursday around 11:15 a.m., UFPD received a call from a resident of Sorority Row who reported a shot had been fired through a closed window, striking indoor window shutters. The resident reported the incident had just taken place. As a result, UFPD treated the incident as an immediate threat to campus and issued a UF Alert. Responding officers began searching the area for a potential threat and speaking to potential witnesses who reported they had not heard a shot fired. Additionally, some residents of Sorority Row reported having heard a “pop” sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on Thursday. After securing the area and conducting an exhaustive search, officers determined there was a time delay between when the incident happened and when the bullet was found by a resident of the building. UFPD is not aware of any injuries to any persons stemming from this incident. Once officers determined there was no ongoing threat to campus, an update was issued stating it was safe to resume normal activities. UFPD would like to thank its partners at the Gainesville Police Department for their assistance and response to this incident. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Additionally, UFPD has increased patrols in the area in response to this incident. Anyone who believes they may have seen something or heard something is asked to call 352-392-1111. Please do not hesitate to contact law enforcement if you see something suspicious or that seems out of place. If you have information that requires an urgent response, please dial 911. Additionally, you can submit an anonymous tip through our Silent Witness portal.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    UFPD responded to a shot fired at Sorority Row. Officers determined there was timelapse between the shooting and when it was discovered. No injuries reported. There is no ongoing threat to campus. Anyone with information is asked to call 352-392-1111.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    (Sorority Row) No threat to campus identified. UFPD investigation will continue. Resume normal activities. Call 352-392-1111 with info.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    One shot was fired at Sorority Row not continuing. Avoid the area or secure in place if nearby; details to follow.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    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.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    (Area of McKnight Brain Institute and Black Hall). Suspect appears to have fled off campus. Investigation is on-going. If any suspicious activity is seen call 352-392-1111 with info. Resume normal activities.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    Avoid the area of McKnight Brain Institute and Black Hall until further notice. University Police Department actively pursuing a subject that fled on foot involved in an open incident. Suspect is a Black male wearing all black and is barefoot. Unknown if subject is armed or dangerous. Use caution and avoid the area.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    Stolen Vehicle (at black Hall). Avoid area ; details to follow.(edit message)
  • Campus Safety Message-Gainesville
    Campus Safety Message: GatorSafe Service Restoration Dear students, faculty, and staff, Service has been restored to the University of Florida’s personal safety application, GatorSafe. Features that had been previously affected by the service disruption are now functioning. Those who are unfamiliar with UF’s safety application are encouraged to download the GatorSafe app, which offers numerous resources, including the ability to message University of Florida Police dispatchers, or report crimes or suspicious activity, among other features.