News & Events

What is happening:

• The U.S. Department of the Treasury officially marked the end of penny production in May 2025.

What this means for Bank of Central Florida:

• Effective immediately, our Federal Reserve Bank is no longer fulfilling orders for pennies.
• As a result, we can no longer obtain pennies.

What this means for our clients:

• We will continue to provide pennies while our supply lasts. Quantities may be limited.
• Pennies will remain legal tender and will be accepted for deposits for the foreseeable future.

Additional Information:

• Electronic transactions remain unaffected at this time.
• Clients are encouraged to start planning for the impact this may have on their business or personal financial transactions.
• American Bankers Association FAQs
• Federal Reserve FAQs

Bank of Central Florida is excited to share in the celebration of opening our new South Tampa office. If you have been following along with our journey, you know Tampa Bay is one market we are focused on as part of our Vision 2025 strategy. Our vision is, and continues to be, to expand our presence along the I-4 corridor.

Read the rest of entry »

Bank of Central Florida proudly announces a strategic addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Rob McCollum Jr. as the Polk Market Executive. This significant move aligns seamlessly with the Bank's Vision 2025 strategy, marking a deliberate step towards geographic expansion.

Read the rest of entry »

Lakeland, Florida, November 6, 2023 — Bank of Central Florida is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of its South Tampa office, a significant milestone in the bank's Vision 2025 Strategy to expand its presence along the I-4 corridor, enhance the client experience, and foster talent development.

Read the rest of entry »

A blustery evening in advance of cooler temperatures was no match for the warm welcome and hospitality provided by CEO Paul Noris, Market Executive Lauren Fernandez, and their team at the Grand Opening of the new Tampa office on Thursday, January 26. Guests, including clients, board members, community leaders and friends arrived early and stayed throughout most of the two-hour celebration at 1 North Dale Mabry.

Read the rest of entry »

Tampa natives, the commute time to your local community bank just became a fraction shorter. Bank of Central Florida — founded in Lakeland ­­­in 2007 — has expanded into the bay area on the first floor at 1 North Dale Mabry Hwy to now include a full service lobby, and offices.

Read the rest of entry »

Bank of Central Florida announces the formation of a board of trusted advisors in Plant City. The Plant City Advisory Board will bring together expertise from local business leaders with experience within Real Estate, Finance, Retail and other industries.

Read the rest of entry »