SUMMARY: In 2023, Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud, with imposter scams ranking third, per the Federal Trade Commission. Sarah Geathers, 69, a victim from Volusia County, sought a loan for medical and personal needs. After applying online, she received a call from a scammer posing as LendingTree, who claimed she was approved for $1,000 to $3,000. The scammer deposited a fake $1,300 check and manipulated her into buying two $500 Walmart gift cards. Her bank later flagged the check as fraudulent. Cybersecurity expert Roger Grimes stressed everyone is vulnerable to social engineering scams. Victims should file reports, secure info, and monitor credit.

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SUMMARY: The St. Augustine Music Festival returns for its 19th season, featuring seven free classical concerts over the last two weekends of June in the Cathedral Basilica. Opening on Juneteenth, the Ritz Chamber Players will honor James Weldon Johnson with a program of Black composers’ works. Artistic director Jorge Pena highlights the cathedral’s exceptional acoustics. The festival’s finale on June 29 marks St. Augustine’s 460th anniversary, showcasing pieces by Mozart and a special 300-year-old Vivaldi Mandolin Concerto performed by violinist Raphael Ramirez. This event celebrates history, culture, and new music in North Florida’s oldest city.

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SUMMARY: On Father’s Day, Paul Wilson of 5000 Role Models of Excellence reflects on fatherhood’s evolving meaning—from celebration to reflection on his sons’ growth. The program, founded by his mother Congresswoman Frederica Wilson in 1988, mentors at-risk boys, especially minority males, by providing positive father figures beyond biology. With 17.4 million U.S. children lacking a father figure, Wilson emphasizes the father’s role as family nucleus and the program’s goal to offer guidance, accountability, and encouragement. Operating in over 100 Miami-Dade schools, the initiative welcomes new members via schools or its website, supporting boys’ success through mentorship.

Eliott speaks with Paul Wilson, an executive mentor with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence, on what Father’s Day means to him.

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