Candace Sweat

Candace Sweat is a North Texas native who is thrilled to be back in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

She joined the NBC 5 team in April 2019 as a general assignment reporter who focuses largely on the city of Dallas and Dallas County.

Her love for storytelling took her to Florida, Alabama and North Carolina before returning home. Over the last decade, Candace covered a range of big, breaking news stories. She was at the coast when Hurricane Florence swept the Carolinas. She traveled to Charlottesville and spent several days in the community during the aftermath of protests and a rally that ended with the death of Heather Heyer. She was also on the scene as students and protesters toppled the Confederate monument "Silent Sam" at the University of North Carolina.

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Candace is the recipient of awards from the Associated Press and the Radio Television and Digital News Association. In 2017, she was part of a team at WRAL-TV that received the National Association of Broadcasters Service to Community Award for the documentary "Black and Blue," which explored the relationship between local law enforcement and black communities.

Candace earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a graduate degree from Florida State University.

As a self-proclaimed "adventurer," Candace is always looking for enriching experiences, delicious food and interesting people in her community. She has an appreciation for the outdoors and the arts, so don't be surprised if you spot her walking the trails or enjoying a musical.

If you see her say hello! Feel free to connect with her on social media as well.

The Latest

Mesquite 5 hours ago

Doors locked at 3 Mesquite schools after 2 men shot at nearby city park

The outside doors were locked at three schools in Mesquite Friday afternoon after a shooting at a nearby city park. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports from the scene.

Police in Mesquite, Texas investigate a shooting on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

Mesquite 7 mins ago

Doors locked at 3 Mesquite schools after 2 men shot at nearby city park

The outside doors were locked at three schools in Mesquite Friday afternoon after a shooting at a nearby city park.

University of North Texas 22 hours ago

Dallas native debuts documentary at UNT, explores chaos of '93 Super Bowl parade

The documentary ‘Chaos on Commerce’ explored racial tensions that spilled over in Downtown Dallas during the Super Bowl parade of 1993.

Dallas 23 hours ago

New documentary looks at '93 Super Bowl Parade in Dallas

While Dallas Cowboys fans long for the heydays of the 90s, one local filmmaker looked at the darker side of being national champions. The documentary ‘Chaos on Commerce’ explores how racial tensions spilled over in Downtown Dallas during the Super Bowl parade of 1993. Candace Sweat has the story.

Air Travel Nov 18

Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has announced that ticket sales and daily operations will continue as usual following its bankruptcy filing. This decision comes amidst predictions that holiday travel this year will exceed 2019 records.

Death Penalty Nov 15

Death penalty may proceed in Robert Roberson case

The Texas Supreme Court ruled the death penalty may proceed in the case of Robert Roberson, the man on death row for murdering his two-year-old daughter. The case captured international attention when lawmakers used subpoena power to delay the execution. Candace Sweat has the latest.

Dallas Nov 13

$8 million approved for historic Forest Theater in Dallas

Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Snoop Dogg—these are just a few of the headline performers at the historic Forest Theater in South Dallas. Tonight, the city took a significant step towards reclaiming its former glory by approving an $8 million dollar grant. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more on what this means for the community.