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.
(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.
(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) 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.