All lost and found items in North Central FL
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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.
Light blue queen duvet cover with monogram LJ
I lost my light blue queen duvet cover set yesterday around 3pm near Library West on the UF campus in Gainesville, North Central FL. It's a Bare Home 100% cotton duvet cover with a hidden zipper and crisp white piping—the fabric is soft, but a little wrinkled from being in my dorm laundry bag. In the bottom corner there's a small monogram 'LJ' in navy thread and a tiny coffee stain near the zipper, which are my only identifying features. This set was a wedding gift and really means a lot to me; I’d be grateful to get it back. If you found it, please ping me here or I can meet up near the library.
JBL Charge 4 speaker with orange sleeve
I found a JBL Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the Publix at Butler Plaza on Archer Road in Gainesville. It's matte black with a bright orange silicone sleeve that really makes it stand out, and there are a few scratches along the bottom edge from a tumble in the cart corral. The USB-C charging cable is still attached, and there’s a small dent near the JBL logo by the grill—that little mark might help you spot it. It was just sitting upright on the ground near the bike racks by the pharmacy entrance; I figured someone must be missing it. If this is yours, I’m happy to help reunite you—drop a note here and we’ll coordinate through the app.
Nintendo Switch OLED found with neon Joy-Cons
I found a Nintendo Switch OLED model this afternoon around 3:45pm behind the Regal Cinemas on Archer Road in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It’s in good condition, the screen is bright with no scratches, and it comes with the white docking station and a blue carrying case. The console has neon red/blue Joy-Cons and a small paw-print sticker on the back I noticed when I picked it up. There’s also a tiny lightning-bolt sticker on the top edge of the protective skin—that should help the owner spot it quickly. If this is yours, I’m hoping to reunite you with it soon.
Found: Black Bose SoundLink Mini speaker with dent
I found a black Bose SoundLink Mini speaker this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the Target on Archer Road in Gainesville, North Central FL. It's palm-sized with a matte black finish, a small dent on the top-left edge, and a clean fabric grille. There's a tiny sticker on the back with a serial ending in 482, in case that helps. It powered on when I pressed the power button and connected to my phone, so it still sounds clear. If this belongs to you, I’m happy to coordinate pickup at the Target lot on Archer Road or a nearby public spot.
Lost black Giro bike helmet with neon strap
I lost my black Giro bike helmet with a neon strap yesterday around 3pm near the UF campus bookstore on University Ave in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It's a medium-sized helmet, matte black shell with a bright lime-green chin strap and a small scratch on the left side from a fall last week, plus a tiny lightning-bolt sticker on the back. I bike to classes every day and this helmet is my daily safety gear while riding around the Archer Road bike lanes and campus streets. It also has sentimental value—it's a gift from my mom when I started commuting to campus, so losing it has me really worried about safety. If someone found it, please drop it off at the campus Lost & Found near the Reitz Union in Gainesville; I'd really appreciate getting it back.
Keys on blue lanyard with red fob
I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm near the Publix on Archer Road in Gainesville, North Central FL. It's a blue nylon lanyard with a red plastic fob, about 5 keys, and a small brass bottle opener. Distinctive bits include a tiny enamel owl charm on the ring and a chipped enamel coffee cup sticker on one key, plus the lanyard is a little frayed at the clasp. This set has sentimental value to me because the car key opens my grandmother's Buick, and I really need it back.
Sunburst Yamaha FG acoustic guitar
I lost my sunburst Yamaha FG-series acoustic guitar yesterday around 3pm near the UF Bookstore on University Ave in downtown Gainesville. It's a standard dreadnought size, glossy sunburst with a couple of light scratches on the lower bout. There's a small dent on the headstock and a faded circular sticker inside the soundhole. A black strap with a white lightning-bolt design is still attached. This guitar has been with me through countless practice sessions and is my main instrument for rehearsals; it’s sentimental and I’m really hoping to get it back. If anyone found it, please message me—I’d be forever grateful.
Blue contact lens case with prescription label
I lost my blue plastic contact lens case this afternoon around 3pm. I was at the Publix on Archer Road in Gainesville, and I must have dropped it while packing groceries. It's a small rectangular case, bright blue with a white prescription label taped to the bottom. The left lid has a tiny crescent-shaped scratch that catches the light, and there's a small red heart sticker on the bottom edge for easy identification. Inside was one grey contact lens with a faint blue tint, which is really annoying to replace on short notice. I wear these every day, so I’d really appreciate getting it back.
14K yellow gold ring with diamond
I lost my 14K yellow gold ring yesterday around 3pm near Library West on the UF campus, around 13th Street and West University Ave in Gainesville. It's a slim 5mm band with a small round diamond bezel-set, and there's an engraving on the inside that reads 'A.K.' beside a tiny heart. The ring has sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, I’d be grateful to have it returned and can arrange a meetup through the app.
Silver Yamaha flute with engraved headjoint
I found a silver Yamaha flute this morning around 8:10am outside the CVS on University Ave near UF, in Gainesville (North Central FL). It's in a black hard case with a blue lining. The instrument is a student model, about 26 inches long, with a few cosmetic scratches on the foot joint and a small dent near the lip plate; the case has a cracked latch. Inside the lid there’s a faded sticker with the initials 'L.M.' and the date '2017,' which might help identify the owner. If this sounds like yours, email me at [email protected] with a brief description or photo, and we can arrange a safe return.
Coach wallet with MB initials, lost near UF.
Lost my black Coach wallet yesterday around 3pm near Library West on University Ave in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It's a slim bifold, about 4.5x3.5 inches, pebbled leather with a tiny gold Coach logo on the front. Inside are my Florida driver's license, two debit cards, UF student ID, and a faded photo of my grandma. Notable markers: the inner card slot is stamped with gold initials MB and there's a small coffee stain on the back corner. This wallet has sentimental value and I really need it back.
Blue Samsonite suitcase found near Archer Road
I found a blue Samsonite suitcase this afternoon by the cart return outside the Target on Archer Road in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It's a 24-inch hard-shell with a small dent at the bottom corner and a red luggage tag that reads 'Road Trip' along with a lighthouse sticker on the lid. The zipper pulls are intact and the inside lining is gray-blue, with a few receipts tucked in the pocket. There's a set of initials 'MR' scratched on a leather tag near the handle, which might help identify the owner. I’d really like to see it back with its rightful owner—if this sounds like yours, tell me and we’ll figure out how to reunite it.
Framed abstract painting—blue tones, 18x24 inches
I lost my framed abstract painting yesterday around 3pm near the CVS on Archer Road in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It's an 18x24 inch piece in a matte black metal frame, with bold blue, teal, and gold swirls on white canvas. The back has a tiny label with the artist's name, 'Mira Alvarez, 2022', and there's a small dent in the bottom left corner of the frame. There's also a faint coffee ring along the lower edge from a coffee break I grabbed afterward. It holds sentimental value—my sister gifted it to me when I moved here—and I really need to get it back.
Blue hardcover novel with gold lettering found today
I found a blue hardcover novel with a gold spine this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Reitz Union on University Avenue in Gainesville, North Central FL. The cover is a bit scuffed and the dust jacket has a small orange sticker from a bookstore on the back. Inside the front cover there’s a yellow sticky note with the name 'Maya Patel' and a Gainesville address, plus a local library due-date card. It feels like this book belongs to a student, and I’d really like to get it back to its owner. If this is yours, share the title and the identifying note so we can confirm.
Gray canvas messenger bag with orange zipper pull
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my gray canvas messenger bag was missing near the Reitz Union on University Ave in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It's a compact bag, about the size of a small laptop sleeve, with a bright orange zipper pull and a slightly frayed shoulder strap. It has a small white star patch on the front pocket and a hidden inner pocket where I keep a photo of my grandmother. Inside there's a slim wallet and a coffee-stained notebook; it rattles when I shake it, which I notice every time I rush to class. This bag has sentimental value and I really need it back.
Blue Trek mountain bike found near UF campus
I found a blue Trek mountain bike this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Reitz Union on Museum Road, Gainesville. It’s a medium frame with Shimano gears, a bright orange water bottle strapped to the frame, and a Go Gators sticker on the seat tube. There’s a small dent in the front fork and a scuff on the left crank, but otherwise it looks rideable. If this sounds like yours, point out a distinguishing feature and we can meet up near the UF Bookstore or the Reitz Union circle to swap.
DeWalt 20V cordless drill
I lost my DeWalt 20V cordless drill yesterday around 3pm near the Publix on Archer Road in Gainesville. It’s the yellow-and-black drill with a black rubber grip and a slightly scuffed case. The battery has about three bars and I wrote my initials 'AH' in silver Sharpie on the label. The drill is my go-to for DIY projects around the house and I’d really appreciate anyone who found it returning it to the North Central FL Lost & Found or contacting me directly.
Blue Omron BP monitor with cuff
I lost my blue Omron blood pressure monitor with its cuff yesterday around 3pm near the UF Bookstore on University Ave in Gainesville, North Central Florida. It’s a compact white device with a blue cuff, and the travel case has a red heart-shaped zipper pull. The case shows a bit of wear and there’s a tiny scratch on the screen. It’s important to me because it helps me manage my blood pressure daily and it was a gift from my aunt, so it has sentimental value. If anyone found it around the Bookstore lot or by the bus stop on 13th Street, I’d be really grateful to have it back.
Nintendo Switch OLED with neon Joy-Cons found
I found a Nintendo Switch OLED sitting on a bench behind Library West near University Ave in Gainesville this afternoon, around 3:15pm, in North Central FL. It's in a white dock with neon red/blue Joy-Cons and a dragon sticker on the back of the protective case. The screen looks clean with a thin protector, and there's a small scuff on the right Joy-Con. If this sounds like yours, the sticker detail should help identify it, and the battery level was around 60% when I found it.
Brown leather briefcase with red interior
I found a brown leather briefcase this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the downtown Gainesville Public Library on East University Avenue in North Central Florida. It’s a mid-sized case, about 14 inches wide, with a red interior that’s visible when you unzip the flap. The leather is a bit worn with a small scuff on the front corner, and there’s a brass nameplate inside engraved 'M. Carter.' Inside the front pocket I also found a faded coffee ring and a business card for M. Carter, Attorney at Law. I’d really like to get it back to its owner and I’m hoping the owner will see this and reach out through the app.
Keys with blue fish-shaped cover
I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm in the parking lot behind the UF Bookstore on University Ave in Gainesville, North Central FL. It’s a small metal ring with about five keys and a black Toyota fob. The blue silicone fish-shaped cover is hard to miss, and one key is engraved with the initials 'PP'. The ring is a bit scratched, and the fish cover has a tiny bite mark from a playful dog at the park last week. The set includes my apartment key and mailbox key, so this is important to me—I really need them back, and they’re sentimental.
Found vibrant floral dog collar with name tag 'Bella' at Riverside Park.
I found this vibrant dog collar decorated with flowers while walking my own dog at Riverside Park in North Central FL. It looks fairly new, and there’s a tag on it with the name 'Bella' and a phone number that seems to be partially worn. I’m hoping to return it to its rightful owner, so if you're missing this collar, please reach out!