Gainesville
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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- GatorSafe App
- Text Messaging
- Email (Listserv Archive)
- VoIP Telephones
- UF Homepage
- Social Media
Alert Feed
- Timely Warning-GainesvilleTimely Warning (25-01) Clery Crime: Burglary 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 May 3, 2025 at approximately 12:47am, the University of Florida Police Department responded to the report of a residential burglary at 832 W Panhellenic Dr. Gainesville, FL 32601, where an unidentified female gained entry and stole items. The subject is described as being a white female approximately in her 30s, having blonde hair and few teeth, wearing dark colored jeans, a pink hoodie with cartoons on it, and red shoes. The subject was carrying a grey and black backpack and a large pink tote bag. This incident is actively being investigated by UFPD. If you have any information about this incident, please contact UFPD by calling (352) 392-1111 of through the GatorSafe app. The University of Florida strongly believes that no person is responsible for harm inflicted by another person. Criminal incidents can be reported to UF CSAs who are designated, trained, and mandatory reporters under the Clery Act when victims chose not to report to law enforcement. Reporting to law enforcement is encouraged by calling 9-1-1 or through the GatorSafe app. Be sure to lock up your vehicles, residential hall rooms, and offices when you leave. Remove any valuables from sight or take them with you when you leave. Do not allow anyone to follow you in to your residential hall or a secured area as you enter and secure spaces that are unoccupied to reduce the risk of a crime of opportunity. Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong, do what you can to get out of that situation or call for assistance. Information for support resources, services and programs at the University of Florida can be found at: https://clery.compliance.ufl.edu/resources/victim-resources/
- UF Alert-Gainesville(Aquatic Food Production Plant) Fire Rescue has cleared the area, and Gainesville Gas Utilities is still working. Newell Drive is now open to normal traffic.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(Aquatic Food Production Plant) Gas leak has been contained. Gainesville Gas Utilities is on scene with UFPD and Fire Rescue. Southbound traffic remains closed on Newell Drive. Resume normal activities.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(Aquadic Food Production Plant) UFPD currently has Newell Drive shut down from McCarty Drive to Union Road. Please continue to avoid the area.
- UF Alert-GainesvilleGas leak located at Aquatic Food Production Plant. Avoid the area or shelter in place if nearby; details to follow.
- UF Alert-GainesvilleSuspect in custody. Police have cleared the scene; no need to avoid the area or secure in place. Call 352-392-1111 with any info.
- UF Alert-GainesvilleThe Gainesville Police Department will continue to lead the investigation regarding a suspect involved in an off-campus armed robbery. A heavy police presence will remain near SW 13th Street and SW 5th Avenue. Resume normal activities. Contact GPD for additional information.
- UF Alert-GainesvillePolice continue to search for suspect involved in an off-campus armed robbery. There is a heavy police presence near SW 13th Street and SW 5th Avenue. Continue to avoid the area or secure in place if nearby.
- UF Alert-GainesvilleThe search for a suspect involved in an off-campus armed robbery continues. There is a heavy police presence near West University Avenue and 13th Street. Continue to Avoid the area or secure in place if nearby.
- UF Alert-Gainesville(Wildside Smoke Shop) Suspect is a white male with long red curly hair wearing a white shirt and grey sweatpants. Suspect was last seen heading westbound on West University Ave.