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PBSO reports 13 calls; PBCFR announces new station opening Jan. 29

Cloud Lake Town Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Deputy/Sheriff Ekstrom told the council there were 13 calls during the reporting period and the only reportable crime was a fraud case; Battalion Chief Martinez announced a new fire station opening Jan. 29 and a short video to be shown the following month.

At the Jan. 8 meeting, D/S Jason Ekstrom gave the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office monthly activity report: "13 calls: residential checks, couple of domestic calls, and only crime was a fraud case." Battalion Chief Ronald Martinez reported no calls for the period, said crews enjoyed the Christmas party and announced a new fire station on Lyons Road (south of Lake Worth Road) opening Jan. 29; Martinez said the department will show a six-minute video at a future meeting to illustrate their work.

The mayor offered no formal report. Building official and code enforcement each had no report. The public-safety updates were informational and did not require council action at the meeting.