02/18/2026
What a phenomenal development for our entire region! 🎉 Moffitt Cancer Center is set to build a new, comprehensive outpatient facility in Lakeland. This is a massive win for all of Central Florida, significantly increasing access to world-class cancer care, clinical trials, and research.
As someone who has seen firsthand the difference a local location makes—with the new facility recently opening in our own Ruskin area—I know how much this will benefit countless patients and families, reducing travel burdens and bringing specialized treatment closer to home. Truly inspiring news for better regional healthcare access.
Wesley and Ashley Bell Barnett have pledged a donation of $10 million toward the construction of a Moffitt Cancer Center facility in Polk County. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4akO2vo