UF Alert

Due to outside technology changes, UF Alerts may not automatically post. We are working to resolve. To ensure you receive UF Alerts, download the GatorSafe app (go.ufl.edu/gatorsafe). UF affiliates can also customize UF Alert subscription settings in their profile at ONE.UF.

Campus Safety Message: The University of Florida Police Department would like to provide an update regarding a series of hoax email threats issued to different departments at the University of Florida. As of 3 p.m. on Monday, multiple offices throughout UF continued to receive similar, if not identical, hoax email threats or calls. The campuses and units affected have expanded beyond the Gainesville campus, to include UF Health Jacksonville. Each campus or unit affected by these threats is working with local law enforcement agencies. None of the threats received at the Gainesville campus have been found to be credible. Higher-education institutions across the nation are often the target of hoax threats, including UF. Despite the pervasiveness of these hoax threats, UFPD takes all reports seriously and asks the campus community to do the same. UFPD encourages the UF community to remain vigilant and report anything that may seem suspicious to police. Members of the Gainesville campus should call 352-392-1111, while UF locations throughout the state should immediately contact local law enforcement. In the event of an actual incident that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the campus community, an emergency notification will be issued through the UF Alert System.

Campus Safety Message: 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. While law enforcement has confirmed that there is no threat to safety, UFPD encourages the campus community to remain vigilant and report anything that may seem suspicious to police by calling 352-392-1111. In the event of a dangerous incident that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the campus community, an emergency notification would be issued through the UF Alert System.

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.

UF Alert-Gainesville: 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-Gainesville: UF has sent a Timely Warning. Go to go.ufl.edu/ufalert for more information.

Campus Safety Message-Gainesville: (BUCKMAN DRIVE UPDATE) There is no safety concern related to the chemical spill. Resume normal activities unless directed otherwise by first responders on scene.

Campus Safety Message-Gainesville. UF has sent a Campus Safety Message. Go to go.ufl.edu/ufalert for more information.

Timely Warning-Gainesville: 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.

UF Alert-Gainesville: This is a test of the Gainesville UF Alert notification system. Learn more about the UF Alert system at ufalert.ufl.edu. No action is required.

UF has sent a Campus Safety Message: ufalert.ufl.edu/2025/10/30/cam….

UF Alert-Gainesville: (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: (SW 34th St/Hull Rd) Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue have cleared the scene. UFPD still on scene awaiting a tow truck to remove the remains of the golf cart. Westbound-through lane on Hull Rd still blocked. Details to follow.

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

UF Alert-Gainesville: (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: Building Fire reported at Leigh Hall 165 Buckman Hall. Evacuate immediately if inside. Avoid area; details to follow.

UF Alert-Gainesville: Police confirmed that no gunshots were fired at Smathers Library. The incident is consistent with hoax calls. Normal operations may resume.

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