Lakeland Financial Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 44.713 million compared to USD 38.882 million a year ago. Net income was USD 24.592 million compared to USD 22.198 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.97 compared to USD 0.86 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 163.008 million compared to USD 155.047 million a year ago. Net income was USD 84.337 million compared to USD 87.047 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.31 compared to USD 3.4 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.3 compared to USD 3.38 a year ago.