Governor Ron DeSantis has officially appointed Jeff Harrington as the permanent sheriff of Pasco County. This appointment elevates Harrington from an interim sheriff to his permanent role just one day after he assumed the interim capacity. The leadership transition follows the resignation of former Sheriff Chris Nocco who vacated the position after leading the agency for 15 years while running for State Senate. Harrington, who previously served as chief of staff under Nocco, brings over three decades of law enforcement experience to the role. He is scheduled to hold a news conference to address the community and outline his plans for the department.
Key Points:
- Former Sheriff Chris Nocco resigned to run for District 21 State Senate and won the race.
