Daily News Roundup: November 13, 2025
Illegal Gambling Operation Shut Down at Bradenton Arcade
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has shut down an illegal gambling operation at New Winners Circle Arcade on 26th Street West following an undercover investigation into unlawful gaming activity.
Manatee County Development Services Lobbies Close for Relocation, Reopen Nov. 18 in Lakewood Ranch
Manatee County officials are reminding residents that the Development Services lobbies at the Downtown Administration Building will be closed from Thursday, November 14, through Monday, November 17, as the department prepares to relocate. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, November 18, at their new location: 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch.
Surveillance Video Released One Year After Bradenton Woman Killed in Driveway
Bradenton police have released new surveillance video in the unsolved killing of 43-year-old Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores, hoping it will generate new leads one year after she was fatally shot in her driveway.
Food Bank of Manatee to Host Two Empty Bowls Luncheons This Week in Support of Programs to Feed Manatee County Residents
The 25th Annual “Empty Bowls” luncheon to benefit The Food Bank of Manatee, A PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm onFriday, November 14, 2025, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Advanced tickets are $35 each for general admission ($40 day of event) and include a unique ceramic bowl to keep, a selection o…