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

Dallas 10 hours ago

1 child dead, 3 injured; hit by pickup outside elementary school, says Dallas PD

Three children were hit by a vehicle in Dallas Thursday afternoon, according to Dallas ISD.

Dallas 11 hours ago

‘There was tension…it does not feel that way now': Major strides made in homeless reduction plan

Dallas city leaders launched “Safer in the City,” an initiative to address concerns over crime and homelessness downtown.

Dallas 12 hours ago

How the plan for a safer Downtown Dallas works

We’ve been following the aggressive plan to reduce crime and the homeless in downtown Dallas. It’s a partnership between Dallas and private businesses to make visitors feel safer in the city center. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat shows us exactly how it works.

Animals and Wildlife May 21

Dallas wildlife experts hold information session following coyote sightings

Dallas Animal Services met with neighbors at White Rock Lake to educate them on how to coexist peacefully with coyotes after a rise in sightings.

White Rock Lake May 21

Dallas Animal Services educating residents after coyote sightings

In recent weeks, people around White Rock Lake have spotted coyotes. Dallas Animal Services met with neighbors Wednesday night to educate them on how to coexist peacefully with the animals. Candace Sweat has the story.

Dallas May 20

Loved ones remember former Dallas football standout dies after half marathon

Brian Williams, a Bishop Dunne alum and Texas A&M athlete, died after a medical emergency following a half marathon. Loved ones remember his impact. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.

Texas A&M May 21

Former Bishop Dunne, Texas A&M football player Brian Williams dies

Brian Williams, former Texas A&M and Bishop Dunne football player, dies after half marathon.

Dallas Wings May 16

Dallas Wings Paige Bueckers takes the court for WNBA debut

The WNBA Dallas Wings kick off their regular season Friday night. Number one draft pick Paige Bueckers will be on the court and fans have been lined up at College Park Center in Arlington to watch the action. Candace Sweat has more.