The 12th annual Tortuga Music Festival returning to Ft. Lauderdale Beach this weekend. It's expected to be hot, so hydrate and pace yourself. Traffic is going to be a mess, so police say you should use a water taxi or ride share service.
Ft. Lauderdale Police Sergeant Patrick O'Brien says be aware of all your belongings as pickpocketing has been a big problem, He says to keep things like wallets and cell phones in your front pockets.
Expect police, and Ft. Lauderdale Fire Rescue, to be out in force. You can also text a safety hotline at 830-37-Ocean
This is a party with a purpose with proceeds benefiting ocean conservation.
The festival runs thru Sunday.