First Citrus Bancorporation, Inc. reported Unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $3,773,000 against $2,696,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $3,180,000 against $2,289,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision was $3,185,000 against $2,289,000 a year ago. Earnings before income taxes were $1,322,000 against $649,000 a year ago. Net earnings were $749,000 against $410,000 a year ago. Basic EPS was $0.40 against $0.25 a year ago. For the year, the company reported interest income of $14,211,000 against $11,457,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $12,135,000 against $9,857,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision was $11,655,000 against $9,640,000 a year ago. Earnings before income taxes were $4,108,000 against $1,977,000 a year ago. Net earnings were $2,513,000 against $1,275,000 a year ago. Basic EPS was $1.46 against $0.77 a year ago. Book value per share at December 31, 2017 was $15.94, an increase of 12.3% over the $14.19 book value per share at December 31, 2016.