Rick Scott Appoints a New Sheriff for Pasco County

On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott appointed Christopher Nocco to replace Bob White as sheriff of Pasco County.

Before receiving the appointment, Nocco had been a major in the Pasco County sheriffs office. White, a veteran of almost three and a half decades in law enforcement, had announced back in March that he would be retiring from the position which he has held since 2001. Nocco will assume the new position on May 1 and his term ends on Jan. 7, 2013.

Legislative leaders weighed in to praise the appointment on Monday.

Congratulations to Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco -- a good man with strong integrity, and a true friend, noted Incoming Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, on Monday, who represents parts of Pasco County as well as parts of Hillsborough County.