Pasco County will have a new sheriff after long-serving Sheriff Chris Nocco resigned to pursue a seat in the state Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that interim Sheriff Jeff Harrington will permanently fill the position. Harrington brings over three decades of law enforcement experience, including fourteen years with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. He also previously served as Nocco’s chief of staff before the current shuffle. Harrington will hold a press conference on Thursday at 1 p.m. to officially address his appointment to the role.
Key Points:
- Sheriff Chris Nocco resigned to run for Senate District 51 and won against Democrat Jordan Hensley.
- Interim Sheriff Jeff Harrington will continue in the role permanently after Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement.
- Harrington has more than 30 years in law enforcement and was previously Nocco’s chief of staff.
