First Florida Bank

First Florida Bank was established on November 27, 2006, originally operating under the name Destin First Bank. Over the following years, the institution underwent several changes. On December 11, 2009, it changed its name to First Florida Bank, and on April 19, 2010, it relocated its main office to 125 Main Street, Destin, Florida. In 2014, the bank transitioned to a state-chartered bank and became a member of the Federal Reserve System on September 19. Subsequently, it moved its main office to 2000 Ninety-Eight Palms Blvd., Destin, Florida, on December 1, 2014. On October 31, 2019, First Florida Bank merged with The First, A National Banking Association, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The institution's name was officially changed to The First Bank on January 15, 2022.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

2006-11-27Institution established. Original name: Destin First Bank.

2009-12-11Changed Institution Name to First Florida Bank.

2010-04-19Main Office moved to 125 Main Street, Destin, FL 32541.

2010-04-19Changed Institution Name to First Florida Bank.

2014-09-19Institution becomes member of the Federal Reserve System.

2014-09-19Changed Bank Class to State Chartered Bank, member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

2014-09-19Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FED.

2014-12-01Main Office moved to 2000 Ninety-Eight Palms Blvd., Destin, FL 32541.

2019-10-31Merged and became part of The First, A National Banking Association (34217) in Hattiesburg, MS.

2022-01-15Changed Institution Name to The First Bank.