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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Caught on Camera: Oak Cliff coffee shop break-in, second in three months
A small business owner in Dallas is picking up the pieces after being burglarized twice in three months. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat talked to the owner of Peaberry Coffee who says the break-ins have been caught on camera.
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Oak Cliff coffee shop broken into twice in three months
A small business owner in Dallas is picking up the pieces after being burglarized twice in three months. The owner of Peaberry Coffee shared videos showing the latest breakin.
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Plano police search for driver who hit child without stopping
Plano Police are searching for the person who slammed their vehicle into a child and drove away without stopping. It happened around 8:15 Tuesday morning in a residential area at the corner of Wilson and Westridge Drive.
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Plano police need public's help in search for driver who hit child without stopping
Plano police are searching for the person who drove their vehicle into a child and drove away without stopping Tuesday morning. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports it was all caught on camera and neighbors are concerned.
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Hundreds fill parking lot of Terrell police headquarters to honor fallen officer
Hundreds of people filled the parking at Terrell Police Headquarters to honor the life of fallen officer Jacob Candanoza, killed in the line of duty earlier this week. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat was there.
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Hundreds gather for vigil honoring fallen Terrell police officer Jacob Candanoza
Loved ones and community members gathered Wednesday evening to honor the life of fallen Terrell police officer Jacob Candanoza.
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Fallen Terrell officer's former band director remembers a ‘hard-working' teen
Long before becoming a sworn peace officer, people knew fallen Terrell police officer Jacob Candanoza as a likable teenager in Midlothian. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat talked to his high school band director.
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Fallen Terrell officer's former band director remembers a ‘hard-working' teen
Officer Jacob Candanoza’s impact went beyond his career in law enforcement. Long before becoming a sworn peace officer, people knew Jacob Candanoza as a likable teenager in Midlothian.
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Community mourns death of Terrell police officer
Heavy hearts in Terrell where funeral services are being planned for a fallen police officer. Officer Jacob Candanoza died overnight after he was shot during a traffic stop late Sunday.
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Holiday celebrations put on hold due to weather
The promise of cold weather and rain on Saturday forced several North Texas cities to cancel or postpone holiday events. The city of Mesquite was one of the first to make the call. Candace Sweat has the story.
