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id: 28deae93b4
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 08:56 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 15:34 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# DeSantis appoints Jeffrey Harrington as Pasco sheriff

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco’s chief of staff, who was already interim sheriff after a judge’s appointment on Monday , to complete the last two years of Nocco’s term.

Section: [Public Safety](/tampa-bay/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/news/pasco/2026/11/05/desantis-harrington-pasco-sheriff-nocco/), 2026-11-05 08:56 EST: DeSantis appoints Jeffrey Harrington as Pasco sheriff
- [WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)](https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/pasco-sheriffs-office-introduces-new-sheriff/), 2026-11-05 12:51 EST: Pasco Sheriff's Office introduces new sheriff
- [FOX 13 Tampa Bay](https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-sheriff-leadership-jeff-harrington-takes-command-after-chris-nocco-resigns), 2026-11-05 15:34 EST: Pasco sheriff leadership: Jeff Harrington takes command after Chris Nocco resigns

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