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Bomb squad responds to Tigert Hall on University of Florida campus
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Bomb squad responds to Tigert Hall on University of Florida campus

  • February 20, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – University of Florida officials warned people to avoid the area of Tigert Hall on Southwest 13th Street on Friday morning. They say a heavy police presence responded to the area.

Officials say the university police requested the Alachua County Bomb Squad after a suspicious person left a backpack on campus.

This developing story will be updated as more information is learned.

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