The University of Florida sent out an alert just before 9:30 PM Monday night warning that gunshots were reported at Smathers Library on campus.
An update from the university at 9:48 PM said that police had arrived at the library and had not yet identified any injuries or criminal activity.
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 (@UFAlert) September 30, 2025
Students and staff are still directed to avoid the area and shelter in place if nearby…