Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Jeff Harrington as Pasco County’s permanent sheriff on Wednesday, formalizing his interim appointment one day earlier. Harrington, a former chief of staff to Chris Nocco, has more than 30 years in law enforcement, including 14 years with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and nearly 20 years as New Port Richey’s police chief.
WHO:
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jeff Harrington
WHAT:
DeSantis appointed Harrington as permanent sheriff of Pasco County.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM ET
WHERE:
Pasco County, Florida
WHY:
The appointment filled the leadership vacancy left after former Sheriff Chris Nocco resigned to run for the state Senate.
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