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UFPD provides update on individuals carrying apparent rifles near campus

Staff Reports

Sep 9, 2026

The University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) provided information about two individuals reported walking along the boundary of the University of Florida campus in Gainesville on […]

News

K-9 Maverick joins UF police bomb detection unit

Lillian Hamman

Sep 7, 2026

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Student helped pick the name.

Education

UF and FDOT promote pedestrian and traffic safety

Nick Anschultz

Aug 31, 2026

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Annual partnership event held on Monday.

News

51-year-old man jumps to death at UF’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

C.J. Gish

Aug 31, 2026

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Incident occurs on Monday morning.

Local Living

Health Heroes Day on tap for Saturday

Staff Reports

Apr 16, 2026

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Free event to take place at UF Health Professional Park in Gainesville.

Crime

Updated: Increased law enforcement presence at UF following threatening emails

Staff Reports

Feb 23, 2026

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No threat to safety, emails consistent with hoax.

Featured

UF students demand end to ICE collaboration during Solidarity Fest

Nick Anschultz

Jan 30, 2026

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Event held Friday in Turlington Plaza.

News

UF police chief outlines safety measures, game day logistics

Nick Anschultz

Sep 3, 2025

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UF Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast featured speaker Bart Knowles on Wednesday.

Local Living

Local law enforcement agencies to offer free self-defense course for women

Staff Reports

Sep 2, 2025

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12-hour course available over four dates in September.

Crime

Gunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting

C.J. Gish

Jul 31, 2025

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Incident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.

Crime

UF police arrest P.K. Yonge teen for bomb threat against school

Staff Reports

May 16, 2025

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Social media post discovered Thursday evening.

Crime

UF police arrest teen for text threat against school

Staff Reports

Sep 30, 2024

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P.K. Yonge student sent message on Saturday night.

Crime

GPD arrests suspect who vandalized Chabad Jewish Student Center

C.J. Gish

Dec 1, 2023

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Law enforcement locates suspect who wrote hate messages on center.

Crime

GPD searches for two suspects involved in shootings near UF

Staff Reports

Nov 24, 2023

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Two people injured two separate shootings close to campus.

Crime

ACSO arrests eighth grader for bomb threats

C.J. Gish

Sep 18, 2023

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Kanapaha Middle School student allegedly responsible for Kanapaha, Buchholz High School bomb threats.

Crime

UFPD searches for athletics center burglars

Staff Reports

Jul 13, 2023

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Four unidentified suspects steal football equipment, apparel from Heavener Football Training Center.

News

Turlington Plaza evacuated over suspicious package

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 2, 2023

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ACSO bomb squad investigates package on UF campus.

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