FREEPORT — The state of Florida is considering two land purchases that would "fill in gaps" within Walton County's Nokuse Plantation conservation area and further the dream of its founder, M.C. Davis, to establish a long leaf pine forest extending "as far as the eye can see." Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet will consider proposals at their Tuesday meeting to purchase conservation easements in Walton and Putnam counties. In Walton County, two deals are being considered that would add just under 2,600 acres to what is known as the Seven Runs Creek Final Phase Florida Forever project...
