All lost and found items in North Central FL
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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.
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.
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.
Black iPhone 12 Pro Max in clear case
I lost my black iPhone 12 Pro Max yesterday around 3pm. It's in a clear case with a blue beetle sticker on the back and a small crack along the bottom-right corner; the screen protector has a faint star pattern. I think I left it near the Reitz Union on University Ave in Gainesville, by the bus stop outside the campus bookstore. This phone holds recent family photos and notes for a class project, so it has sentimental value and I really need it back.
Black leather briefcase with gold zippers
I lost my black leather Samsonite briefcase yesterday around 3pm near the UF campus on University Ave, in North Central FL, by the Reitz Union. It's a slim, slightly worn case with gold-tone zippers and a red fabric lining that peeks out from the front pocket. Inside there's a padded laptop sleeve that fits a 15-inch laptop, plus a monogrammed leather tag with my initials 'PR' on the zipper pull. The bag holds several important notes and a small photo of my mentor—it's sentimental and I really need it back. If you found it, please reach out.
Queen-size olive-green floral quilt set, monogrammed AS
I found a queen-size olive-green floral quilt set this afternoon near the CVS on Archer Road, just north of the UF campus in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It includes a quilt and two pillow shams; the fabric feels soft with a few pills along the edge from regular use. The pillow shams are monogrammed with white initials 'AS' that stand out against the green print. It obviously belonged to someone who cared for it, and I’d love to get it back to its owner—if you’re out there, message me through the app and we’ll sort out a pickup at the CVS lot or the nearby library.
Blue Nike swim trunks with neon trim
I lost my blue Nike swim trunks yesterday around 3pm near the Reitz Union on the UF campus in Gainesville, North Central Florida. They're size L, electric royal blue with a neon green drawstring and a white Nike swoosh on the left thigh. They have a small embroidered wave logo on the right leg and a light salt-water stain near the waistband from a pool day last week. This swimsuit is my go-to for summer and it has sentimental value because my sister gave it to me last year. If anyone found them, I'd really appreciate getting them back.
Blue Hydro Flask found near downtown library
I found a blue Hydro Flask 21 oz this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the downtown Gainesville Public Library on Main Street. It has a small dent near the base and a faded sticker with a lighthouse graphic. The lid screws on tight, and there’s a faint scratch along the rim. On the cap someone etched the initials 'LK'—could be a helpful clue. If this belongs to you, I'd like to get it back; I know it's important, and we can arrange a meetup near the library.
Black Anker USB-C hub with orange sticker
I was at Butler Plaza in Gainesville yesterday around 3pm after a quick freelance edit, and I must have left my black Anker USB-C hub on a display table near the Target entrance. It's palm-sized, with a brushed aluminum finish and four USB ports. It has a bright orange sticker with the initials KC on the top corner and a tiny dent on the bottom edge. This hub is essential for my workflow—I use it to connect my laptop to external drives for client work—so I really need it back. If you’ve seen it somewhere in North Central Florida, especially around Archer Road or Butler Plaza, please drop me a line here. I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Black Michael Kors tote bag with gold hardware
I’m really hoping someone found my black Michael Kors tote yesterday around 3pm outside the UF Bookstore on University Ave in Gainesville, North Central FL. It’s a medium-sized tote, about 14 inches long, with pebble leather and gold-tone hardware, and the interior is a tan fabric lining. Inside there’s a lime-green zipper pouch and a sunflower pin clipped to the strap—plus my initials 'P.P.' on a small notecard in the inner pocket. This bag means a lot to me because it was a gift from my sister, and I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back. If you found it, drop me a note here.
Gold-toned bracelet with compass charm
I lost my gold-toned bracelet yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on University Ave in Gainesville, in North Central FL. It's a slim 7-inch bracelet with a tiny brass compass pendant and a small enamel star on the side. The clasp is stamped with the initial 'A' and the finish looks a bit worn from daily wear. This bracelet has sentimental value—it's a gift from my grandmother, and I wore it every day after she passed away. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back and I can offer a small reward. Reach me at [email protected] if you spot it around downtown Gainesville.
Missing person: 28-year-old man near UF campus
I’m desperately trying to find my brother, Daniel Reed, who vanished yesterday afternoon in Gainesville, FL. He’s about 5'10", slender, with short brown hair and a light olive complexion. He was last seen wearing a red hoodie with a white graphic, dark jeans, and a silver chain necklace. He was walking near the UF campus around 3pm, heading south on Museum Road toward Archer Road, possibly heading toward Library West; people who spotted him in the North Central Florida area around the campus or Gainesville Plaza, please reach out. He has a crescent-shaped tattoo on his left wrist and tends to get overwhelmed in crowds; I’m really worried and just want him back safe.
Florida state ID in navy cardholder with star sticker
I lost my Florida state ID card yesterday around 3:15pm near the Starbucks on University Ave by UF campus in North Central FL. It's tucked in a navy leather cardholder inside a clear sleeve, and there's a small blue star sticker on the back to help me spot it. The card has a faint coffee ring on the corner and a slight crease along the bottom edge from it riding around in my pocket after a spill. This ID is essential for campus access, library login, and cafeteria transactions, and I really need it back to keep my class schedule on track. If you found something matching this description around the UF campus area, please reach out here.
Blue inhaler in white case with red sticker
I lost my blue inhaler yesterday around 3pm near the main entrance of UF Health Shands Hospital on Archer Road in Gainesville, North Central FL. It's in a white plastic case about the size of a paperback pill bottle, with a tiny red heart sticker on the label and my initials 'P.P.' etched on the back in black marker. I've had this inhaler for years and use it daily; I'm anxious about missing it because I'm headed to a doctor's appointment this week and can't replace it easily. If someone found it, please drop it off at the North Central Florida Lost & Found or message me; I really need it back, it helps me breathe during sudden asthma flare-ups.