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Man stabbed at Fort Lauderdale bar now has only 20% brain function, family says: "He's in a vegetative state"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ivan Taylor , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident and the man's condition can be found through local news sources, including CBS4 Miami.
A Fort Lauderdale bar incident has left a man with severe injuries. His brain function is significantly impaired. The man's family is coping with the aftermath of the stabbing. He has a young son who will be affected by the outcome. Further information about the incident and the man's condition can be found through local news sources, including CBS4 Miami .
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Fort Lauderdale bar incident has left a man with severe injuries. His brain function is significantly impaired. The man's family is coping with the aftermath of the stabbing. He has a young son who…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 14, 2026 by CBS4 Miami and curated for The Miami readers.
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