Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco says he is resigning, will seek new position

Chris Nocco officially announces SD 21 campaign following Ed Hooper’s resignation letter

Just a few hours after Sen. Ed Hooper announced he was retiring from politics two years before his term ends, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco announced he would run to succeed him in Senate District 21. Sources had already told Florida Politics that Nocco would run, but he has now made it official. “As Sheriff for the last 15 years, I have worked to keep our community safe and build strong partnerships across every part of our region. I’ve witn…

Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco says he is resigning, will seek new position

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco announced he will be resigning this November to pursue a new position in his political career.

Sen. Ed Hooper to Retire After 16 Years in Florida Legislature

Sen. Ed Hooper announced on Wednesday that he will resign from the Legislature later this year, ending a 16-year career in the state House and Senate. Hooper, a Clearwater Republican who represents parts of Pinellas and Pasco counties, said in a letter to senators that he submitted his formal resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis, effective Nov. 3. “It has been my great honor to serve eight years as a State Representative and eight years as a State S…

Florida Senate budget chief Ed Hooper announces retirement after 16 years in Legislature

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State Sen. Ed Hooper, the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Wednesday that he will retire from the Florida Senate this November, ending a 16-year career in the state Legislature. Hooper, a Republican, submitted his formal resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis effective Nov. 3. The timing of the announcement ensures that… The post Florida Senate budget chief Ed Hooper announces retirement after 16 years in …

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco to resign and run for state Senate

The sheriff's announcement comes as State Senator Ed Hooper, representing north Pinellas and southwest Pasco County, said he will retire in November.

Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco announces November resignation after 15 years, plans to seek another office

Chris Nocco announced he will resign as Pasco County sheriff in November after 15 years at the helm, as he prepares to seek another elected office.