NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has announced he is resigning to pursue a seat in the Florida Senate.
Nocco released a statement on social media saying he is stepping down in November to run for Florida State Senate District 21’s seat, which includes parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties.
State Sen. Ed Hooper, who currently represents District 21, announced his resignation Wednesday, which created the opening…