Gov. Rick Scott announced Wednesday that R.J. Corman Signaling would be locating its regional headquarters in Orange Park. R.J. Corman Signaling is a newly formed subsidiary of R.J. Corman Railroad Group which is a privately held railroad company that offersrailroad services as well as aviation and warehousing services throughout the United States. The company owns several short-line railroadlines in seven states -- Indiana,Ohio, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

While President Barack Obama tries to convince Congress that military action against Syria is worth the risk, the American public doesn't seem to be too on board with the possibility.

On Tuesday, a Washington Post-ABC News poll showed there is significant opposition to a missile strike in Syria, with 59 percent of Americans opposing the idea. A majority of both Democrats and Republicans oppose the proposal, and Obama's position on the matter doesn't seem to be a driving factor for support or opposition either way.

Wednesday marks Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish new year, and former U.S. Rep. Allen West is using the occassion to support Israel. West, a favorite of the tea party movement, has opened the door to a political comeback in 2016.

For thousands of years, the shofar has called the Jewish people together for many reasons, including ushering in the new year, West posted on Facebook on Wednesday. On this Rosh Hashanah, I pray the shofar will not be needed to sound an alarm of war for the people of Israel.