So who is Chris Nocco when he’s not running the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office?

I pelted him with questions in a rapid-fire, minced-word interview to see where he stands on issues such as which is better, bacon or bacon? Here are his responses:

Favorite childhood memory?

Playing sports with my dad as a coach and going to the beach with the entire family, everyone just hanging out together.

Favorite Book?

“The Men, the Mission and Me”

Favorite way to unwind after a long day?

Other than spending time with the family, and playing in the backyard with the kids …”When it’s just Chris by himself, it’s working out.”

Flintstones or Jetsons?

Flintstones

Halloween or Christmas?

Christmas

Favorite candy?

Cashews

Beach or bowling?

Beach

Football or baseball?

Football

Dogs or cats?

Dogs

Rap or country?

Rock

Favorite color?

Blue

Bacon or, well, what could be better than bacon?

Turkey bacon

FSU or UF?

Even though I'm a Blue Hen and a Nole, I root for the Gators.

Dream car?

Ford F150 (he owns it)

Nocco faces Democrat Kim Bogart in the Nov. 6 election. Read about his plans for the agency in the coming years, if elected.