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
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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.
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$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.
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$8 million approved for historic Forest Theater in South Dallas
The approval was met with applause from South Dallas residents inside city council chambers.
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Texas restaurants honored in Michelin's inaugural Texas Guide ceremony
Only 15 restaurants in the entire state received a single star. No one got two or three stars. That’s how exclusive the Michelin Guide is. Candace Sweat visited one of the local restaurants invited to be at the Michelin ceremony.
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More than two dozen DFW restaurants honored at first-ever Michelin Ceremony
The Michelin Guide Texas was released, highlighting the best dining experiences in the metroplex and beyond.
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Second mountain lion sighting in North Texas
State biologists are closely monitoring the animal. Security cameras captured the large cat on November 4th. Since then, there have been several other sightings. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Mountain lion sightings continue in Denton, Collin counties
The Parks and Wildlife Department said they’re monitoring the area with what they call “camera traps.”
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Search for truck driver underway after hit-and-run death
The victim’s father is sharing his heartbreak as he pleads for more information connected to his son’s death.
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Dallas father searches for answers in son's hit-and-run death
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said Gene’s vehicle was disabled in the right lane of northbound I-35 near 8th St. around 4:45 a.m. Sunday when another driver hit him and kept going.
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Richardson ISD closes 5 schools Thursday due to boil water notice
Thousands of customers in Richardson are currently under a boil water notice. The city is providing free water to anyone in need. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
