Mississippi Police Arrest Woman who Allegedly put Razors in Bread

Biloxi, MS (Newsradio 92.3) -- Police in Biloxi, Mississippi have arrested a woman accused of putting razor blades into loaves of bread at two Walmart stores. Thirty-three-year-old Camille Benson was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with attempted mayhem. Her bond is set at 100-thousand dollars. Customers first reported finding razor blades in bread at a Walmart Supercenter on December 5th, and again at a Walmart Neighborhood Market three days later. When another customer complained at the Supercenter on Sunday, employees inspected the bread and found several more loaves had been tampered with. Police say there's no word yet on a motive.

Florida Protecting Over 21,000 Acres of Land Statewide

Tallahassee, FL -- Governor Ron DeSantis's cabinet has approved 27-point-4 million dollars to protect more than 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural land across Florida. The money will go toward conservation easements on properties throughout the state. Here in Northwest Florida, that includes a 7,400-acre parcel in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. That land will act as a buffer for military installations while protecting water quality in local river watersheds. The protected areas will also provide habitat for endangered species like gopher tortoises and swallow-tailed kites. State officials say the purchases are part of a broader effort to preserve Florida's natural landscapes while supporting military readiness and protecting family farming operations for future generations.

Citizens Rate Decrease May Not Benefit Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- We learned this week that Citizens Property Insurance is planning to drop its premiums by more than 2-percent next year.... but the 'insurer of last resort' won't be giving homeowners in Santa Rosa County a break. According to the PNJ, rates in Santa Rosa County are set to increase by 5.5 percent, which would be an average increase of around $200 dollars. Citizens rates in Escambia County are rising about 0.2 percent with an average increase of around $5. Still, some Northwest Florida homeowners with Citizens could see rate decreases.

Statewide, Citizens is commending an average 2-point-6 percent rate decrease for all noncommercial property insurance customers.