The 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. […]

UF has sent a Campus Safety Message; go to https://go.ufl.edu/ufalert for more information.

The 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. […]

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

Golf 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.

(Leigh Hall) Update: Fire department has cleared building for re-entry. Resume normal activities.

(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.

Building Fire reported at Leigh Hall 165 Buckman Hall. Evacuate immediately if inside. Avoid area; details to follow.

Police confirmed that no gunshots were fired at Smathers Library. The incident is consistent with hoax calls. Normal operations may resume normal.

(Smathers Library) Police are on scene. of the incident. There is no criminal activity or injuries identified at this time. Continue to avoid area or shelter in place

Gunshots reported at (Smathers Library). Avoid the area or secure in place if nearby; details to follow.

(Norman Hall) Police have cleared. Resume normal operations.

(Norman Hall) Small brush fire has been extinguished. Continue to avoid the area. Details to follow.

Fire in the grass near Norman Hall 1221 SW 5th Ave. Evacuate and avoid the area. Details to follow.

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.