Law and Public Safety

A suspicious package at Peabody Hall deemed not a threat

WUFT | By Daniel Haviv

Published February 7, 2024 at 11:25 AM EST

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad (left) arriving at the scene to investigate the suspicious package. (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

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Members of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad (left) arrive at the scene to investigate the suspicious package at Peabody Hall. (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

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UF Police Department Officer Gene Rogers posted outside the East entrance of Peabody Hall. (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

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UF Police Department Sergeant Faroni standing at the front entrance of Peabody Hall. (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

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Sergeant Faroni (left) and Officer Gentry (right) guarding the front of Peabody Hall during the suspicious package investigation. (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

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Sergeant Holmes securing the west side of Peabody Hall. (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

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A UF Police Department vehicle parked beside Peabody Hall during the investigation of a suspicious package. (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

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Sign at the entrance of Peabody Hall (Daniel Haviv/WUFT News)

Law enforcement gave the all-clear after a suspicious package was found at Peabody Hall.

At around 8:38 a.m., a suspicious package was reported at Peabody Hall, located at 1500 Union Road, at the University of Florida.

A UF Alert was sent out advising students and teachers to exit the building and stay clear of the area. There were no injuries reported during the evacuation

Law enforcement arrived on the scene shortly after. A joint investigation began with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad and the UF Police Department.

Officers surrounded the building, preventing anyone from entering or coming too close to the premises.

At 10:17 a.m., UF sent out an alert deeming the package not a threat. Law enforcement cleared the area and normal operations resumed.