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id: f171e83a28
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 17:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 15:28 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Pasco's new sheriff outlines priorities, plans 2028 run

Jeff Harrington, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Chris Nocco, said he plans to run for sheriff in 2028.

Section: [Public Safety](/tampa-bay/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jeff Harrington](/tampa-bay/wiki/jeff-harrington.md), [Chris Nocco](/tampa-bay/wiki/chris-nocco.md), [Ron DeSantis](/tampa-bay/wiki/ron-desantis.md)

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)](https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-pasco/pascos-new-sheriff-outlines-priorities-says-he-plans-to-run-for-election-in-2028), 2026-11-05 17:38 EST: Pasco's new sheriff outlines priorities, says he plans to run for election in 2028
- [Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/11/06/pasco-sheriff-jeff-harrington-chris-nocco-desantis/), 2026-11-06 15:28 EST: Pasco’s new sheriff lays out priorities, challenges and plan for 2028

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