This week has had heads turned toward more national headlines, but there's still plenty going on right here at home. Here's a few of our best stories from the past week that are available to subscribers only.

Fentanyl deaths in Escambia County surged with a 354% increase from 2020 to 2021. In 2021, Escambia County paramedics administered 1,391 doses of Narcan. So what can we do about it?

In lighter news, a new horror film called "Savage" has started filming locally and features a cast full of actors and actresses local to Northwest Florida.

Just days before a town hall on the future restoration of Carpenter Creek, the Florida Department of Transportation is beginning a project that has environmental advocates outraged over the department's commitment to the health of the creek.

And last up, Pensacola is getting a Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux on Airport Boulevard with a target opening slated for June.