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.
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Tarrant County Public Health eliminates 63 jobs amid federal cuts
At Wednesday’s Tarrant County Commissioners Court, officials said programs and jobs have been cut because of the elimination of federal funding.
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Dallas police chief finalists meet with community ahead of city manager's decision
Five finalits for Dallas’s next chief of police met with community members Tuesday. The city manager hopes to announce her decision next week.
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Dallas police chief finalists meet with public as search nears end
Finalists for Dallas’ next police chief spent the day in feedback panels and a public meet-and-greet at City Hall. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports as City Manager Kimberly Tolbert prepares to make her decision next week.
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Meet-and-greets begin for five finalists in Dallas' search for next police chief
After months of searching, Dallas has a list of five candidates hoping to be the city’s next police chief.
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Dallas Police Chief candidates down to 5
After months of searching, Dallas has a list of 5 candidates – hoping to be the city’s next police chief. On Monday night was the first of several meet and greets. Candace Sweat has more from City Hall.
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LULAC host ‘Mega March' in Dallas for immigration reform
Thousands of participants showed up for the march organized by LULAC and various community organizations. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat spoke with those involved.
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Three people shot in Dallas
Dallas Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 300 block of Ezekial Avenue Thursday evening.
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North Texas bartenders receive NARCAN training in fight against opioid overdoses
Bartenders in Fort Worth’s 7th Street District are receiving hands-on NARCAN training in the event of an opioid overdose. It’s part of an initiative to equip those in the nightlife industry with lifesaving tools as the first line of defense. Candace Sweat has the story.
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Fort Worth bartenders come together for hands-on NARCAN training
Bartenders and bar managers in Fort Worth’s 7th Street District are getting hands-on NARCAN training.
