Fast Facts in St. Augustine

Dentists -- For same-day emergency dentist appointments, try St. John’s Family Dentistry, 2225 A1A S. (tel. 904/471-7300; www.staugustinedentist.com). Another place to try for same-day care is St. Augustine Family Dentistry, 1980 A1A S. (tel. 904/829-2082; www.staugustinedentistry.com).

Doctors & Hospitals -- For a physician referral or 24-hour emergency-room treatment, contact Flagler Hospital, 400 Health Park Blvd. (tel. 904/819-5155; www.flaglerhospital.org), or St. Augustine Health (www.staugustinehealth.com/dir/primary_care_clinics) for the names of local walk-in clinics.

Emergencies -- In an emergency, dial tel. 911. If the situation isn't life threatening, call tel. 904/825-1099 for the fire department and tel. 904/825-1074 for the police.

Pharmacies -- Try CVS Pharmacy, 2703 N. Ponce de Leon (tel. 904/824-2838), open 24 hours. For four other CVS locations, go to www.cvs.com/stores/cvs-pharmacy-locations/Florida/Saint-Augustine.

Post Office -- The St. Augustine Post Office in the historic district is at 99 King St. (tel. 904/825-0628), open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Sat 9am to 2pm.