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Roberts has been President and CEO of First National Bank since January, 2005. He joined F.N.B. Corporation in 1997 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Metropolitan National Bank in Youngstown, OH, a subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation. When Metropolitan National Bank and First National Bank were merged in 2002, he was named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First National Bank.

"Gary Roberts was the right person at the right time for First National Bank," commented Stephen Gurgovits, Chairman of F.N.B. Corporation. "He and I have worked closely since the merger with Metropolitan Bank in 2002. Together we have been involved with six mergers. He was a significant contributor to the successful move of F.N.B. Corporation headquarters from Florida to Hermitage in 2003. Now we wish him as much success in his 'new' career as he has enjoyed in banking."

"My years with F.N.B. Corporation have been among the most fulfilling of my career," noted Roberts. "When I assumed the responsibilities of President and CEO, my goal was to take First National Bank to its next level of excellence. Now, with the successful completion of our most recent merger with Omega Financial Corporation, I feel I have achieved my objectives and look forward to a new phase in my life, which includes travel and time with my wife, children and grandchildren."

"Gary's contributions to F.N.B. Corporation have made the organization a proven leader in the industry. His most notable contribution is directly reflected in the talented leadership team that he has assembled. His decision to retire is well deserved given his significant contribution to the banking industry, to the organization and to the communities that we serve," noted Bob New, President and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation.

Roberts and his wife, Beth, are residents of Hermitage where he has been active in United Way and other community agencies. He was an active member of many community and professional organizations in the Youngstown/Warren, OH area, where he lived prior to moving to Hermitage. He has been an active member of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association.

About First National Bank of Pennsylvania:

First National Bank of Pennsylvania, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), has over 215 full-service locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and loan production offices in Florida and Tennessee.

About F.N.B. Corporation

F.N.B. Corporation, a diversified financial services company headquartered in Hermitage, PA, has total assets of approximately $8 billion, including the recently acquired Omega Financial Corporation. F.N.B. is a leading provider of banking, wealth management, insurance, merchant banking and consumer finance services in Pennsylvania and Ohio, where it owns and operates First National Bank of Pennsylvania, First National Trust Company, First National Investment Services Company, LLC, F.N.B. Investment Advisors, Inc., First National Insurance Agency, LLC, F.N.B. Capital Corporation, LLC, and Regency Finance Company. It also operates consumer finance offices in Tennessee and loan production offices in Tennessee and Florida.

Mergent Inc., a leading provider of business and financial information about publicly traded companies, has recognized F.N.B. Corporation as a Dividend Achiever. This annual recognition is based on the Corporation's outstanding record of increased dividend performance. The Corporation has consistently increased dividend payments for 35 consecutive years.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FNB. Investor information is available on F.N.B. Corporation's Web site at http://www.fnbcorporation.com.

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The call can be accessed via the telephone by dialing (888) 218-8184 or (913) 312-0411 for international callers; the confirmation number is 5554934.

A replay of the call will be available from 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time on the day of the call until midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. The replay can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 for international callers; the confirmation number is 5554934. A transcript of the call will be posted to the "Shareholder and Investor Relations" section of F.N.B. Corporation's Web site at www.fnbcorporation.com.

About F.N.B. Corporation:

F.N.B. Corporation, headquartered in Hermitage, PA, is a diversified financial services company with total assets, including the recently acquired Omega Financial Corporation, of approximately $8.0 billion. F.N.B. Corporation is a leading provider of commercial and retail banking, leasing, wealth management, insurance, merchant banking and consumer finance services in Pennsylvania and Ohio, where it owns and operates First National Bank of Pennsylvania, First National Trust Company, First National Investment Services Company, LLC, F.N.B. Investment Advisors, Inc., First National Insurance Agency, LLC, F.N.B. Capital Corporation, LLC, Regency Finance Company and Bank Capital Services. It also operates consumer finance offices in Tennessee and loan production offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida.

Mergent Inc., a leading provider of business and financial information about publicly traded companies, has recognized F.N.B. Corporation as a Dividend Achiever. This annual recognition is based on the Corporation's outstanding record of increased dividend performance. The Corporation has consistently increased dividend payments for 35 consecutive years.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB". Investor information is available on F.N.B. Corporation's Web site at www.fnbcorporation.com.

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Iron and Glass branches will continue to operate, as normal, but under the First National Bank of Pennsylvania name. First National Bank of Pennsylvania has 218 offices serving commercial and consumer customers in 35 counties in Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio.

Bob New, President and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation commented, "We are pleased to welcome the Iron and Glass customers, associates and shareholders to our organization. We expect that the Iron and Glass locations and people will be an important part of our growth strategy in the Pittsburgh market, going forward. We look forward to serving the Iron and Glass customers with our strong suite of financial products and having FNB's existing and new customers take advantage of our expanded presence."

About F.N.B. Corporation

F.N.B. Corporation, headquartered in Hermitage, PA, is a diversified financial services company with total assets of $8.4 billion. F.N.B. Corporation is a leading provider of commercial and retail banking, leasing, wealth management, insurance, merchant banking and consumer finance services in Pennsylvania and Ohio, where it owns and operates First National Bank of Pennsylvania, First National Trust Company, First National Investment Services Company, LLC, F.N.B. Investment Advisors, Inc., First National Insurance Agency, LLC, F.N.B. Capital Corporation, LLC, Regency Finance Company and Bank Capital Services. It also operates consumer finance offices in Tennessee and loan production offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida.

Mergent Inc., a leading provider of business and financial information about publicly traded companies, has recognized F.N.B. Corporation as a Dividend Achiever. This annual recognition is based on F.N.B. Corporation's outstanding record of increased dividend performance. F.N.B. Corporation has consistently increased dividend payments for 35 consecutive years.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB". Investor information is available on F.N.B. Corporation's Web site at www.fnbcorporation.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release of F.N.B. Corporation and the reports F.N.B. Corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission often contain "forward-looking statements" relating to present or future trends or factors affecting the banking industry and, specifically, the financial operations, markets and products of F.N.B. Corporation. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. There are a number of important factors that could cause F.N.B. Corporation's future results to differ materially from historical performance or projected performance. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) a significant increase in competitive pressures among financial institutions; (2) changes in the interest rate environment that may reduce interest margins; (3) changes in prepayment speeds, loan sale volumes, charge-offs and loan loss provisions; (4) less favorable than expected general economic conditions; (5) legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect the businesses in which F.N.B. Corporation is engaged; (6) technological issues which may adversely affect F.N.B. Corporation's financial operations or customers; (7) changes in the securities markets or (8) risk factors mentioned in the reports and registration statements F.N.B. Corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. F.N.B. Corporation undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

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