Higher education institutions across the nation experienced swatting calls on Thursday, including the University of Florida. Despite the pervasiveness of these hoax calls, the University of Florida Police Department takes all reports seriously and asks the campus community to do the same.For your safety and that of others, it is crucial to follow the instructions issued through Emergency Notifications of the UF Alert system. […]

Update: Fire Rescue crews have surveyed Grinter Hall and adjacent areas and found no actual fire. The building has been cleared for re-entry. Normal operations may resume.

Update: Fire and Rescue crews responded to Grinter Hall following an unconfirmed report of a fire. No actual fire identified. GFR continues to investigate. Please continue to avoid the area until further notice.

Building Fire at Grinter Hall at 1523 Union Rd. Evacuate immediately if inside. Avoid area; details to follow.

(Frazier Rogers Hall) Fire rescue crews have cleared the building for re-entry. Resume normal operations. For additional information, please contact Gainesville Fire Rescue.

(Frazier Rogers Hall) Smoldering device triggered alarm. No actual fire identified. Continue to avoid the area until further notice. Fire rescue crews still on scene.

(Frazier Rogers Hall) Fire rescue units are still on scene. Continue to avoid the area.

(Frazier Rogers Hall) Fire rescue units are still on scene. Continue to avoid the area.

Building Fire at Rogers Frazier Hall, 1741 Museum Road. Evacuate immediately if inside. Avoid area; details to follow.

(102 NW 9th Ter) Barricaded suspect incident at off campus location is contained but continuing. No incident took place on campus. Normal operations at UF have resumed. Neighboring UF HR building will remain closed for the rest of the day. Continue to avoid West University Ave and follow the Alachua County Sheriff's Office for updates: https://www.facebook.com/AlachuaCountySheriff

(102 NW 9th Ter) Barricaded suspect incident is continuing. Continue to avoid the area.

(102 NW 9th Ter) The barricaded suspect incident is continuing. The neighboring UF HR building has been safely evacuated and will remain closed for the rest of the day. Continue to avoid the area until further notice.

(102 NW 9th Ter) Barricaded suspect is contained to off campus location. Continue to avoid the UF HR building, or secure in place. Normal operations may resume on campus.

(102 NW 9th Ter) UPDATE: West University Ave is blocked off between NW 8th St and NW 10th St. All traffic is being diverted. Continue to secure in place or avoid area.

(102 NW 9th Ter) UPDATE: Shots fired incident involves a barricaded suspect and is contained by police. Continue to secure in place or avoid area.

(102 NW 9th Ter) UPDATE: Shots fired location is near the main UF HR Building at 903 W University Ave. Secure in place or continue to avoid area.

Shots Fired at 102 NW 9TH TER. Avoid the area or secure in place if nearby; details to follow.

Verizon Wireless service to the University of Florida Police Department Communications Center has been restored.

Verizon Wireless customers are currently unable to call into the University of Florida Police Department Communication Center.  This is an issue with the carrier and not campus.  We urge anyone who has an emergency to call 911.  You can also contact UFPD using the resources below. We will provide an update as soon as one is available. […]

(Antevy) While the fire at the construction site has been extinguished, law enforcement and fire rescue will remain on scene for some time. Normal operations may resume, except for areas restricted by emergency personnel.