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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Thousands gather for James Talarico's ‘Clear Eyes, Full Hearts' tour in Dallas
Thousands gathered in downtown Dallas as James Talarico made a final North Texas campaign stop ahead of Election Day. The Democratic state lawmaker brought his “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts Tour” to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as part of his final push for votes. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports from Dallas with the latest on Talarico’s campaign and the...
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Talarico supporters rally in Dallas as Texas Senate race nears Election Day
Democrats see a rare opportunity to flip a statewide seat as Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched contest.
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Young voices, big impact: Dallas students march to encourage voting
Young voices are making themselves heard ahead of Election Day! Students at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas marched to the polls to encourage civic engagement and support classmates casting their ballots for the first time. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports on the students’ efforts to highlight the importance of voting and encourage young people to participate in the democratic...
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Witnesses recount MO3's deadly shooting
Prosecutors allege a yearslong feud led Dallas rapper Yella Beezy to orchestrate the 2020 killing of fellow rapper MO3 on Interstate 35. During opening statements, the defense challenged the state’s evidence, while witnesses described the chaotic shooting. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Dallas police search for missing 13-year-old girl last seen Oct. 21
Natalie Armstrong was last seen leaving a DART train at SMU/Mockingbird Station with another person believed to be a juvenile, police say. Her mother is pleading for her safe return as authorities continue searching. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Yella Beezy murder trial begins as witnesses describe MO3's fatal shooting
Rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, is the second of three men to stand trial in the alleged murder-for-hire plot
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Duncanville nurse helps high school students jump-start careers in healthcare
Five North Texas high school students are earning nationally recognized healthcare certifications through an accelerated program at Absolute Allied Health Academy. Among those graduating are a mother and daughter who completed the program together. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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James Talarico rallies young voters at UNT as early voting begins in Texas
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico kicked off the first day of early voting with a packed rally at the University of North Texas in Denton, encouraging young voters to head to the polls. Facing Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Senate race, Talarico is making 21 stops across Texas ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3, campaigning on...
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Amber Guyger released from prison after serving 7 years for Botham Jean murder
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is out of prison after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence for the murder of Botham Jean. Guyger fatally shot Jean inside his Dallas apartment in 2018. She claimed she mistakenly entered his apartment believing it was her own and thought Jean was an intruder. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports on...
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Amber Guyger set for prison release after serving 7 years for Botham Jean murder
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is scheduled to be released from prison Friday morning after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence for the murder of Botham Jean. Guyger was convicted after she mistakenly entered the 26-year-old’s apartment and fatally shot him with her service weapon. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports from Gatesville on the upcoming release.
