UPDATE: (Cancer and Genetics): No gas leak identified. Resume normal activities unless directed otherwise by first responders.

UPDATE: (Cancer and Genetics): There has been no change in the situation. Avoid the area and follow the directions of first responders.

U(Mowry Road) Fire rescue is on scene and working to locate the origin of the odor. Continue to avoid the area and follow the directions of first responders.

Strong odor of gas located at Cancer and Genetics Research Building on 2033 Mowry Rd. Building being evacuated. Avoid area or shelter in place if nearby; details to follow.

(Leigh Hall) Police have cleared the scene; no need to avoid the area, resume normal activities. Call 352-392-1111 with any info.

(Leigh Hall) A steam leak led to a large fire rescue and police response to the location. Police confirmed there is no threat to campus. Please continue to avoid Buckman Drive and Union Road until response is concluded.

Strong Police presence at Leigh Hall at 165 Buckman Drive. Avoid going North on Buckman and West on Union Rd to avoid congestion.

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.

Heavy police presence in the area of Tigert Hall on 300 SW 13th St. Avoid the area for cars and pedestrians; details to follow.

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.