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Tiger Woods was charged on Florida's Treasure Coast with suspicion of driving under the influence and refusing to submit to a drug test, and he was released on bail; the charge marks a second DUI-related incident for Woods, who previously faced a 2017 Jupiter DUI case and has a history of high-profile crashes and personal turmoil.
SpaceX is set to launch a batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, March 10, with a launch window from 7:03 p.m. to 10:34 p.m. EST. The best views to watch the rocket launch are along the beach, particularly in Brevard County and the Treasure Coast, with recommended spots including House of Refuge in Stuart, Wabasso Beach Park, and Sebastian Inlet Park. For live coverage, updates will be provided at floridatoday.com/space, and viewers can also download the free app for iPhone or Android.
Brightline's high-speed train service now extends from South Florida to Orlando, with stops in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and the new train station adjacent to Terminal C at Orlando International Airport. The maximum speed through the Treasure Coast is 110 mph, with speeds in downtown areas ranging from 70 to 80 mph. The first Brightline train passed through Stuart, Sebastian, and other areas, with minimal disruptions to traffic. Safety measures have been implemented to keep the public informed about the new service.
A sonic boom from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch was heard across the Treasure Coast in Florida, with residents in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties reporting the loud noise. The launch, which took place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, involved the deployment of 22 Starlink satellites for high-speed internet services. Sonic booms occur when an aircraft or vehicle travels faster than the speed of sound, creating a shock wave. The next SpaceX launch is scheduled for Sunday evening from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.