DeSantis, Cabinet eye land deals

160 acres in southern Columbia County among proposals.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet plan on purchasing 160 acres in River Rise Preserve State Park. (COURTESY)
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet plan on purchasing 160 acres in River Rise Preserve State Park. (COURTESY)

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet next week are expected to consider nearly $40 million in land deals that would help keep more than 17,000 acres from future development.

Targeted…