Special magistrate hears Hernando County property-value protests; one petition withdrawn

Dec 9, 2025

At a Hernando County special magistrate hearing, Robert Hicks heard four property valuation petitions, took evidence and asked follow-up on appraisal adjustments; one petition was withdrawn. Hicks will forward recommendations to the Value Adjustment Board in the coming weeks.

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Robert Hicks, the special magistrate assigned to the case, opened the remote hearing and reminded parties that he is "independent, impartial, and [an] unbiased hearing officer," and that he may consider only evidence presented on the record.

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