Photo by Seth Johnson
UF’s Turlington Plaza was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a suspicious package was discovered.
The UF Police Department (UFPD) sent a message at 12:52 p.m. that it was notified of the package inside the plaza. UFPD officers took precautions by evacuating the building and the immediate area.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) bomb squad assisted UFPD with the package and the scene was cleared by mid afternoon.
Buses were rerouted around Newall Hall with people being diverted to use the Reitz Union bus stop.
Tags: Alachua County Sheriff's Office Turlington Plaza University of Florida University of Florida Police Department
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