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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 puppies near Depot Park, Gainesville

I lost my two puppies tonight, around 6:15 p.m., near Depot Park in Gainesville. I was tying my shoes by the gazebo when a gust of wind snagged their leash and they bolted toward the trees by the creek. I called their names, ran after them, and my heart sank when they disappeared behind the pines. They're small, fluffy, with light brown patches and one has a blue collar. If you see any wagging tails by the park entrance or hear a squeak of excitement, please tell me through the site so I can get them home.

near the Gainesville Regional Transit Center 10 days ago
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Lost: Appliances near Bo Diddley Plaza

On Friday at 8:30 PM, after unloading groceries near Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville, I realized my appliances were missing from the back of our pickup. The loss includes a compact microwave, a coffee maker, and a small toaster oven, all in a portable moving crate. These items are essential for our daily routine, especially as we settle into a new place, and the feeling of losing them is frustrating. The area around Bo Diddley Plaza can get crowded, and I hope someone picked them up by mistake and will return them. If these appliances sound familiar, please check this listing.

near Bo Diddley Plaza, downtown Gainesville 11 days ago
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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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 2 months ago