- Brandy Oldman, a candidate for Newberry City Commission Seat 1, could face simple battery charges after an altercation with resident Jessica Carey at a candidate forum.
- Oldman apologized for the incident, citing it as part of ongoing harassment during her campaign, and vowed to continue addressing community issues despite the hostility.
One day following an altercation at a Newberry City Commission candidate forum, simple battery charges against Seat 1 candidate Brandy Oldman remain in limbo pending state review.
The League of Women Voters of Alachua County hosted the panel Sunday afternoon, giving candidates running for Seats 1, 2 and 3 an opportunity to meet community members and share their campaigns ahead of the April 14 election.
According to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) spokesperson Chris Simms, a deputy responded to a call around 3:30 p.m. after the forum for an altercation between Oldman, who is challenging incumbent Rick Coleman, and resident Jessica Carey…