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Lost something on public transport?

How to track down an item left on a bus, train, tram, or taxi by contacting the right transport operator.

Items left on buses, trains, trams, and taxis around North Central FL are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

  1. Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
  2. Submit a lost property report. Use the operator's online form or phone line as soon as possible; recovered items are logged against your description.
  3. For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
  4. Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
  5. Post a listing. Add a listing for North Central FL in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving North Central FL.

Helpful resources for North Central FL

Recent reports in North Central FL

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Lost Sheet Music on UF campus, Gainesville

I lost my Sheet Music around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, left on a bench near the Reitz Union on the UF campus in Gainesville, in North Central FL. It's a small stack of pages with my pencil marks and a bright red bookmark. I retraced my steps from the quad to Library West and back toward the bus stop, hoping someone picked it up or left it somewhere obvious. This music means a lot to me, and losing it mid-semester just about broke my mood; please, if you found it, know how much it would mean to get it back.

near Reitz Union, UF campus, Gainesville 15 days ago
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Lost: Passports in North Central FL

Hi, I’m Sophia Hernandez. I was on the University of Florida campus near Turlington Plaza around 9:15 a.m. on Monday when I realized my two passports were missing from my backpack. They were tucked inside a black travel wallet and have burgundy and blue covers, respectively, with my photo and name inside. I’m anxious about upcoming travel and the hassle of replacements, so I’m hoping someone turned them in near the UF Library or at a campus bus stop by Turlington Plaza. Please keep an eye out around the campus and the north side of Gainesville.

UF campus, near Turlington Plaza, Gainesville 17 days ago
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Lost USB drives near UF Library West, Gainesville

I lost my USB drives Friday around 3:15 p.m. near the Library West entrance at UF, in Gainesville, North Central FL. I was rushing between study tables when a breeze or a crowd displaced my backpack and the drives must have fallen out on the bench outside. They hold lecture notes, a scanned notebook, and some personal photos, and I’m anxious about them ending up in someone else’s hands. If you saw a small blue USB case near the library doors or on the outdoor seating by Library West, please keep it safe until the campus lost-and-found can take custody.

near UF Library West, Gainesville 18 days ago
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8x10 hand-painted ceramic wall plaque with gold accents

I lost my 8x10 hand-painted ceramic wall plaque, an art & decorative item, yesterday around 3pm near the Walmart on Archer Road in Gainesville, North Central FL. It's a soft teal and ivory piece with a subtle sunset orange accent, framed in a light oak frame. I last had it hanging in the living room, and I must've forgotten it when I was grabbing towels. The plaque has a small crack along the bottom edge and a tiny brass hanging hook on the back, plus a faint signature 'M. Chen' in the corner. This gift from my grandmother means a lot to me, and I’d really appreciate getting it back.

North Central FL about 1 month ago
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Blue dragon plush with yellow star patch

I lost my daughter's blue dragon plush toy yesterday around 3:15 pm near the Depot Park playground off Main Street in Gainesville. It's about 12 inches tall, made of soft blue velour with a white belly and bright orange wings. There’s a bright yellow star patch sewn on the left wing, and the inside tag reads 'Niko' in silver cursive. It’s a well-loved little thing—the fur has a bit of pilling and the stitching along the tail is slightly worn. This toy meant a lot to my kid, so I’m really hoping someone picked it up and can reunite us.

North Central FL about 2 months ago
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Blue glucometer kit with case

I lost my blue Accu-Chek glucometer kit yesterday around 3pm. It's in a navy-blue hard-shell case, about the size of a small paperback, with a gray zipper. Inside you'll find the glucometer (white face, blue button), a lancet device, and a few used test strips. The lid has a lime-green sticker with the initials JK and there’s a faint coffee stain on the bottom corner. I think I last had it near the CVS on University Ave in Gainesville, North Central Florida, just west of the UF campus by Shands Hospital. This kit is essential for managing my diabetes and it has sentimental value since it was a gift from my grandmother. If someone found it, please get in touch — I’d really appreciate getting it back.

North Central FL about 2 months ago