• UF Alert-Gainesville Test
    November 14, 2025
    This is a test of the Gainesville UF Alert notification system. Learn more about the UF Alert system at https://ufalert.ufl.edu. No action is required.
  • Shands Alert
    November 14, 2025
    DRILL: This is a test of the UF Alert-Shands system. No action is needed.
  • Campus Safety Message-Gainesville
    October 30, 2025
    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. […]
  • Campus Safety Message-Gainesville
    October 30, 2025
    UF has sent a Campus Safety Message; go to https://go.ufl.edu/ufalert for more information.
  • Campus Safety Message-Gainesville
    October 30, 2025
    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 Alert-Gainesville
    October 18, 2025
    (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.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    October 18, 2025
    (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.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    October 18, 2025
    (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.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    October 18, 2025
    (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.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    October 18, 2025
    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.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    October 9, 2025
    (Leigh Hall) Update: Fire department has cleared building for re-entry. Resume normal activities.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    October 9, 2025
    (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.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    October 9, 2025
    Building Fire reported at Leigh Hall 165 Buckman Hall. Evacuate immediately if inside. Avoid area; details to follow.
  • UF Alert-Shands
    October 7, 2025
    THIS IS A DRILLHospital emergency activation has ended/is over. Resume normal operations. Command center is now closed. DRILL
  • UF Alert-Shands
    October 7, 2025
    THIS IS A DRILL THIS IS A DRILL Mass Causality patient arriving to Shands The Command Center is open MCITHIS IS A DRILL
  • UF Alert-Shands
    October 7, 2025
    This is a Drill. This is a Drill . Mass casualty incident, patients arriving at Shands. Respond as directed for your department. This is a Drill This is a Drill .
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    September 30, 2025
    Police confirmed that no gunshots were fired at Smathers Library. The incident is consistent with hoax calls. Normal operations may resume normal.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    September 30, 2025
    (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
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    September 30, 2025
    Gunshots reported at (Smathers Library). Avoid the area or secure in place if nearby; details to follow.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    September 6, 2025
    (Norman Hall) Police have cleared. Resume normal operations.