dothan08...please keep this thread posted with your latest news. I'm ineligible for Apple support because I'm way past my 1-year warranty. So you're our source of news and tips from Apple support.
I recently installed Sophos anti-virus to verify my hard drive was clean after I landed on a page that wanted to take over Safari (I Force Quit Safari because the page wouldn't let me navigate away). I may delete that app and see if things improve. I note that most people on this thread also have a Late 2012 Mac mini.
Also, I've changed the Energy Save system pref in several ways but I still get the freeze on waking from sleep. However, I unplugged my external USB Western Digital drive and so far so good: I'm able to log in after the mini has been asleep.
So thanks for your reporting on Apple support's response. Please keep us up-to-date.