Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Brandy Alexis McLaughlin, 56, of Hollywood, Florida, was arrested this afternoon after allegedly firing at least eight shots during a multi-hour stand-off that required the evacuation of numerous businesses in Butler Plaza.
At about 7:49 a.m., a call was received from McLaughlin, who said she had accidentally discharged her firearm in reference to an act of vandalism; she reportedly said she had a gas can and there would be trouble if anyone fired at her…