Police search at hotel construction worksite in Ocala

UPDATE: Police have cleared the scene. No arrests were made. Construction have returned to work.Original Story:Police have blocked a major intersection in Ocala because of heavy police activity at a hotel.State Road 40, also known as Silver Springs Boulevard is blocked at U.S. 301 in Ocala. That’s where an AC Hotel by Marriott is under construction.Police say they are investigating a possible armed suspect at the hotel and are asking the public to avoid the area.News 6’s Kayla Lewis is at the scene and is working to get more information.Stay with News 6 for updates.