JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Barnett Banks Inc. said it has agreed to acquire
First Financial, with $132.1 million in assets and $117.8 million in
Barnett to Acquire a Fla. Bank for $20 Million
September 21, 1995, 1:00 a.m. EDT 1 Min Read
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