"Controversial Florida Laws Spark Fear and Secrecy"

Florida's new immigration law, which includes tougher penalties for hiring or transporting undocumented workers and requires E-Verify screening for new hires at businesses with 25 or more employees, is causing panic in the agriculture community. Some farm workers are already too scared to go to work and are considering leaving the state, which could cause a huge staffing crisis for Florida agriculture. The law is expected to have a wide-ranging impact on a number of industries vital to Florida's economy, including farming, construction, and hospitality.