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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ICE arrests follow immigration hearings in Dallas under expedited removal
Plainclothes ICE agents detained at least three individuals outside Dallas immigration court Friday. The arrests reflect a growing national trend under the expedited removal policy, raising concerns about due process for undocumented immigrants with pending claims.
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Coyote sightings increase across North Texas after Frisco attack
After a child was attacked in Frisco, alerts and sightings of coyotes are on the rise across DFW. Wildlife officials urge caution as summer approaches.
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Castle Hills couple returns from vacation to find home destroyed by lightning
While vacationing in Colorado, a Castle Hills couple got the devastating news their home was on fire. They returned to find it destroyed by a lightning strike, losing irreplaceable memories, but gaining powerful support from their community. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
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Castle Hills couple returns from vacation to find home destroyed by lightning
Castle Hills couple’s home destroyed by lightning while they were away on vacation.
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Big plans brewing for long-neglected Dallas parkland
City leaders are discussing a major project for Joey Georgusis Park in southwest Dallas, possibly tied to pro sports. The site has sat undeveloped for more than 20 years, but new momentum, known for now as “Project X3” could soon change that.
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Nursing students at UTA are working to fill the gap
Nurses at the University of Texas at Arlington are stepping up to fill the gap in health care workers. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
