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. […]
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.
Timely Warning (26-0183)Clery Crime: RapeUnder 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 […]
(BUCKMAN DRIVE UPDATE) There is no safety concern related to the chemical spill. Resume normal activities unless directed otherwise by first responders on scene.
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.
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.