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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 Scarves in North Central Florida

Last night around 9:40 PM, I LOST my scarves outside Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville. I wandered through the campus area near Library West and checked the benches along University Avenue, calling their names, but they didn't turn up. There are two scarves: one gray with a thin stripe, the other navy, both soft and worn from years of travel. I feel a mix of frustration and longing—those scarves are comfort during chilly drives and long study sessions; I hope someone spotted them and kept them safe nearby.

near Bo Diddley Plaza, downtown Gainesville 6 days ago
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Lost: Dresses in North Central FL

Last Friday at around 6:15 PM, I was volunteering at a charity fashion show inside the Historic Thomas Center in downtown Gainesville and I realized my dresses were missing. One is a royal blue maxi with silver sequins along the neckline; the other is a red knee length dress with a delicate floral pattern. I laid them on a chair just outside the main hall while we lined up for photos, and in the bustle they vanished. I retraced steps toward Depot Park and the Hippodrome State Theatre but did not see them. They mean a lot to me.

Depot Park, downtown Gainesville 13 days ago
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Lost hamsters near UF campus, Gainesville

Friday around 4:40 PM I was at home with my two hamsters, Nibbles and Patches, when they somehow squeezed free from their enclosure and vanished. I chased them through the living room, but they darted toward the door and were gone before I could catch them. I searched the Gainesville area around the UF campus, especially near Turlington Plaza and Library West, hopeful I’d spot a tiny brown and white blur. They’re small and curious, and I’m anxious about them wandering alone. If you found a couple of tiny fluffballs somewhere near campus, please keep them safe and let me know through the site.

Near Turlington Plaza, Library West 18 days ago
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Lost holiday decorations

Hi, I'm Grace Williams. At 7:02 p.m. last Friday, I realized my holiday decorations were gone from the front porch of my Gainesville apartment on University Avenue, near 13th Street. The box held a mix of light strings, small ornaments, and a garland that’s been in my family for years. Losing them feels personal and sad as the holidays approach in North Central Florida; they always brighten the entry and remind me of home. If anyone found them around the UF campus—Library West or near University Ave—I’d be grateful to have them back.

near Library West, UF campus 29 days ago
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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 about 2 months 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 about 2 months ago