The city of Orlando is preparing to enforce an evacuation order at a hotel in the heart of the tourist district.

Orlando's Howard Johnson motel was evacuated due to safety issues like unpaid water bills and faulty fire alarms.

The Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hotel on International Drive was closed because of fire safety concerns and amid water service interruption.

The hotel’s tenants – many who have lived there for months or years – had held out hope that this morning would turn out ...