All lost and found items 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.
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.
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.
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.
Terrariums found in North Central Florida.
On Friday around 7:20 PM, I was tidying up near the Gainesville Farmers Market on SW 1st Avenue when I spotted three glass terrariums tucked behind a vendor's display. They looked handmade, with small ferns and colorful pebbles catching the light. I brought them to a safe spot at the information tent and waited to see if anyone would come looking. They felt precious to me, like a tiny indoor landscape someone cared for, and I hope their owner finds them soon.
Found parrots near UF campus, Gainesville
I found two parrots perched on my front porch this morning at 8:15 AM in northwest Gainesville, not far from the University of Florida campus. The birds are bright green with blue tails, healthy and clearly someone's pets, but they didn’t have any visible bands. They seemed comfortable around people and followed me toward the gate as I moved around the yard. They look well cared for, so I’m sure someone in north central Florida is missing them, likely near the UF area or Kanapaha Gardens. If you recognize them, please check around Gainesville.
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.
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.
Found bus tickets near Gainesville bus stop on University Ave
I found these bus tickets this morning around 9:15 a.m. by the Gainesville Regional Transit System stop on University Avenue, not far from the UF campus. They were lying on a bench just outside the main entrance to the bus loop, weather-worn but legible. The tickets belong to someone else, presumably a student or traveler with a trip booked for a North Central Florida route. I picked them up, thinking someone might be frantically searching, and I’m posting them here so the rightful owner can reclaim them quickly. If these are yours, I hope you see this and arrange to pick them up through the site.
FOUND: Travel Adapters in North Central Florida
On Friday around 5:05 pm, after leaving class at the University of Florida, I found a small pouch of travel adapters under a bench near Reitz Union on the Gainesville campus in North Central Florida. The pouch held several universal adapters, a compact USB-C cable, and a crumpled blue travel guide. It looked recently used, with a little sand from a beach trip on the zipper. There was no ID I could see, so I’m listing it here to help the traveler reclaim their gear. If this belongs to you, I hope this helps you reconnect with your trip plans.
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.
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.
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.
Found black Nike running shoes near UF campus
I found a pair of black Nike running shoes this afternoon around 4pm near the UF Bookstore on University Ave, just north of the main campus entrance in Gainesville, FL. They're size 9.5 men’s, in good condition with a small scuff on the left toe and a bright neon-green lace lock that makes them easy to spot. Inside, there’s a tiny stitch heart on the tongue and a skate-logo sticker on the insole—two tiny identifiers I’m using to help the owner recognize them. If these are yours, I’d be happy to return them—tell me where to meet or what details to confirm.
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.