November 7th, 2025016Pensacola, Fla. – As the federal government shutdown continues, PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is reaffirming its commitment to its members with a tailored suite of support options.
“In times of uncertainty, PenAir’s priority is always our members,” said Lee Morgan, PenAir’s President & CEO. “Our purpose is enhancing lives and we believe in going beyond just financial solutions. We believe in taking care of our community.”
PenAir Credit Union is monitoring the situation in Washington and hopes it is resolved quickly without interruption to a member’s next paycheck. However, members impacted by the shutdown who receive...
November 4th, 2025010
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Eglin Member Service Supervisor Gerta Hardy has been selected as the 5-Star Performer for the Third Quarter of 2025. Gerta has been employed with the Credit Union since February 2014 and currently resides in Crestview. The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces Eglin FCU's Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Gerta was nominated by a colleague who highlighted her exceptional leadership, resilience and commitment to...
October 30th, 202509Turning Everyday Moments into Extraordinary Impact
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Thousands of people across Florida and Georgia came together to celebrate community and giving during VyStar’s award-winning Good is everywhere initiative. The month-long initiative honored VyStar’s members and partners while amplifying its purpose to Do Good in the communities it calls home.
As part of the celebration, VyStar thanked members for their loyalty by offering free experiences at local attractions including museums, science centers, sporting and music events. It also highlighted VyStar’s deep commitment to community by empowering employees to...
October 21st, 2025013
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union proudly participated in the dedication ceremony for Habitat for Humanity’s 74th and 75th new home builds in Okaloosa County. As a financial partner in the construction of both homes located in Crestview, Eglin FCU was honored to support this meaningful initiative.
The recipient of the 74th home was Samarian Thrift, a full-time mother and caregiver to a child with special needs. The 74th home is the first ADA home built by Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa, while the milestone 75th home was presented to one of Eglin FCU’s own — Card Services Representative Kassandra...
October 21st, 2025020
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate PAL & Title Supervisor Lela Corlew for 25 years of service. Lela currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
On Wednesday, Oct. 15, a celebratory breakfast was held at the Operations Center
to honor Lela’s milestone anniversary. Friends, family and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
Loan Services Manager Hunter Nichols shared his admiration, saying, “What stands out to me about Lela is how she treats her coworkers like family and speaks about Eglin FCU as if it’s her home. Her dedication to her work is something I...
October 9th, 2025014Free community sessions highlight scams, prevention tips and resources to stay safe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 9, 2025 – RadiFi Credit Union, committed to empowering its members and the Northeast Florida community with financial wellness and safety, is partnering with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Economic Crime Detectives to host a seminar series focused on scam prevention and fraud awareness.
The seminars are designed to help individuals recognize, avoid and respond to common scams that continue to affect residents across the state.This initiative by RadiFi comes at a crucial time, as The Federal Trade Commission...
October 7th, 2025023Local Business Community, Healthcare Leaders Help Commemorate Opening of FCCU’s Full-Service Financial Center and Expansion into Bay County
Leaders from First Commerce Credit Union recently celebrated the exciting grand opening of the credit union’s new Panama City financial center alongside members of the Bay County business community and local chambers of commerce.
The Bay County Chamber of Commerce and Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce energized the event at the financial center located in the Stanford Centre building on 23rd Street, helping mark a major milestone in First Commerce’s 85-year history.
First Commerce CEO...
October 7th, 2025011
Pictured left to right: Mortgage Services Loan Closer/Team Rocket Captain Jesus Morales Ramos, Loan Services Manager/Rowing Stones Captain Hunter Nichols, AVP Contact Center Operations/Ready Oar Knot Captain Ruth Fennell, Bring Hope Now Representative Kathy Houchins, President/CEO Cathie Staton and Bring Hope Now Executive Director Peggy Brockman
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2025) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to be a presenting sponsor for Bring Hope Now’s Dragon Boat Race and Festival for the third consecutive year. In September 2025, Eglin FCU teams — Ready Oar Knot, Rowing Stones and Team Rocket — competed in the...
October 3rd, 2025022First branch outside Tampa Bay opens Spring 2026, offering “Banking for All”
WINTER PARK, Fla. – USF Credit Union (USF CU) today announced plans to open its first branch outside the Tampa Bay region in Winter Park, Florida, scheduled for Spring 2026. This new branch represents a major step in the organization’s statewide growth strategy and introduces a cutting-edge model designed to deliver on its promise of “Banking for All.”
While the Winter Park community is home to many University of South Florida alumni, this new branch underscores that USF CU membership extends far beyond graduates, welcoming everyone seeking a smarter,...
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