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University of Florida Hoax: No Gunshots, Operations Resume
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- Police on September 30, 2025, confirmed no gunshots near Smathers Library and no injuries, deeming the incident a hoax.
- Initial alerts instructed students to avoid the area or shelter in place.
- Operations at the University of Florida resumed normally after the police investigation.
- Law enforcement reassured the community there was no criminal activity and safety messaging followed.
