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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Longtime Oak Cliff youth coach honored with field in his name
Earl “Coach” Thompson was honored for a lifetime of service at the location where he touched so many lives through sports.
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City of Dallas names new football field for longtime Oak Cliff youth coach
Coach Earl Thompson spent decades pouring into Oak Cliff kids. Now, the football field where he shaped young lives will carry his name.
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President George W. Bush reflects on 9/11 emphasizing the significance of the service, sacrifice
Former President George W. Bush and his former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, held a public conversation in Dallas about 9/11
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Henderson Avenue project brings welcome update after growing pains for businesses
Big changes are coming to Henderson Avenue, with plans promising a new experience for shopping, dining and nightlife in North Dallas. But the transformation has brought growing pains for businesses already in the area. Now, there’s an update that could be welcome news for many who live and work nearby. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports.
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Scrutiny grows over Flock cameras as Dallas police limit data access
Scrutiny over the use of Flock cameras is growing in Dallas as city leaders question the technology and how its data is shared. On Tuesday, a Flock spokesperson touted the cameras’ successes as Dallas police said the department has reduced the number of agencies with access to its Flock camera data.
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Dallas limits who can access Flock camera data amid privacy concerns
Dallas police reduced outside agency access and restricted sharing to agencies within Texas.
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Residents react after driver gunned down in Lake Highlands parking lot
Dallas Police said someone shot the driver near Plano Road and Walnut Hill. When NBC 5’s crew arrived, they found Walnut Hill blocked off, patrol vehicles everywhere, and more than a dozen evidence markers in a Family Dollar parking lot.
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Driver gunned down in Lake Highlands parking lot on Monday afternoon
The identity of the victim has not been confirmed and Dallas Police have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects.
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Kewon White sentenced to life for murder of Dallas rapper Mo3
A jury has found Kewon White guilty of capital murder in the killing of Dallas rapper Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble. White was sentenced to life in prison after being accused of being paid to gun down the rapper on I-35. He is one of three men accused in connection with Noble’s murder. NBC 5’s Candace...
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RNC midterm convention security brings headaches to downtown Dallas
The RNC midterm convention is still a week away, but people who live and work in downtown Dallas are already feeling the impact. Federal, state and local law enforcement are moving into the area as security preparations ramp up, bringing disruptions for residents and workers. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports from Victory Park.
