Good morning, Ocala.

Ocala city leaders will host Patriotic Skies on July 4 (6 to 10 p.m.) at 800 Northeast Sanchez Ave to celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, a fireworks show starting around 9:30 p.m., and free shuttle service.

The free event will also offer kid activities like bounce houses and face painting.

A 27-year-old Miami man died after driving the wrong way on U.S. Highway 27 east of NW 95th Avenue Road when his sedan collided head-on with an SUV driven by a 69-year-old Perry woman early Wednesday morning, and the highway was closed until 5:10 a.m. while she received treatment at a local hospital.

Two dogs died in a mobile home fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in Citra — Marion County firefighters arrived at 2 p.m., brought the blaze under control by 2:35 p.m. and discovered the dogs during their search while the cause remains under investigation.

Ocala Horse Alliance launched its Black Stallion Reading Program that brings horses into classrooms to boost student reading skills — Horse Capital TV showed how students are reacting.

A summer literacy program starts today in downtown Ocala at the Marion Theater — local children will listen to books about horses and meet real ones from Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses.

The program will run every Thursday until July 25 and each week offers a new book for children to take home.

Ocala City Council will hold a second reading on June 17 of a proposed ordinance to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water supply—officials introduced the measure on June 3 to comply with a state law taking effect July 1 that bans local fluoridation and have already stopped orders for fluorosilicic acid from a Chiefland supplier costing $50,000 a year.

All About Joel - Billy Joel Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket costs vary — Relive the classic hits of Billy Joel through an energetic tribute performance.

Ocala Toddler Time Multi-Sport Program

9-10:50 a.m. — McCall Ballfield — $85 — A fun summer multisport program for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.

Smokin' and Forever Foreigner Tribute Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Tickets vary — Rock out with iconic hits from the bands Boston and Foreigner performed by top-tier tribute bands.

On-Site Tour of AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living with engaging activities and quality dining options.

Florida-Friendly Foodscaping Garden Tour Program

9:30 a.m. — 5151 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL — Free entry — Explore an edible ornamental landscape with hands-on experiences and take home plant cuttings.

Jason Ricci Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the award-winning harmonica virtuoso Jason Ricci in concert, promising an unforgettable night of contemporary blues.