OKALOOSA ISLAND — Memorial Day is just around the corner, and as Okaloosa County gears up for the influx of visitors, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds people to be careful when they are on their boats on the water. The FWC teamed up with the Coast Guard and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday to talk about boater safety and conduct a mock search-and-rescue. The first thing boaters should do to stay safe is to have a life jacket. Although it seems like a no-brainer, FWC public information officer Robert Ramos said a lot of people don't think about it, especially if they're going to Crab Island...
