Cabinet approves land acquisitions

160 acres in southern Columbia County bought for conservation.

  • The state is acquiring 160 acres within the River Rise Preserve State Park in Columbia County to shield it from potential development. (COURTESY)
    The state is acquiring 160 acres within the River Rise Preserve State Park in Columbia County to shield it from potential development. (COURTESY)
    In projects ranging from the Florida Keys to the Panhandle, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of land deals to help shield more than 17,000 acres from potential d...

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