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SUMMARY: In Lauder Hill, a woman named Robinette Varnado defended herself against an attempted robbery, stabbing the suspect in a struggle. After following her from an ATM, the man tried to enter her apartment, resulting in a fight where she seized a knife. Following the incident, the man fled but was later hospitalized. In other news, South Florida’s port workers went on strike for the third day demanding higher pay and protection from automation. Additionally, newly unsealed court documents allege Donald Trump plotted to overturn the 2020 election. President Biden visited Hurricane-affected areas in the Southeast as the region faces ongoing turmoil.
A woman stabbed a man in self-defense after he allegedly tried to rob her in Lauderhill on Thursday morning, police said.
A stunning scene caught on cellphone video showed Robinette Varnedoe with a knife. She told CBS News Miami she warded off the man near 4400 NW 21st around 7:30 a.m.
“He followed me from the store, he tried to rob me,” she said. “I didn’t know at first. He was trying to say I took some things that I didn’t take — I purchased some items from him.”
Varnedoe told CBS News Miami that she had just withdrawn money from an ATM and he tried to follow her home and enter her apartment.
“He grabbed my purse [and] we was tasseling,” Varnedoe said.
Moments later, Varnedoe said she grabbed a knife, and she stabbed him. After the man was cut, he ran away.
About an hour after the fight, the man allegedly made it a few blocks before stopping at someone’s front door for help. That person then called 911.
When police arrived, they took the man into custody and brought him to Broward Health Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. No arrests or charges have been made at this time.
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Looking for a loan? Beware of scammers impersonating legitimate companies
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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St. Augustine Music Festival returns with free concerts in historic Cathedral Basilica
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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Paul Wilson with 5,000 Role Models of Excellence speaks on what it means to be a father
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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