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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Dallas postal worker dies on delivery route, letter carrier association demands answers
There are new calls for change after a North Texas postal worker died, possibly related to working in the summer heat.
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Calls for change after North Texas postal worker dies
There are new calls for change after a North Texas postal worker died, possibly related to working in the summer heat. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports.
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Governor Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for special session
Just before the bill was set to become law, Governor Abbott vetoed a statewide THC ban. He now wants lawmakers to revisit the issue in a special session. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Frisco approves hotel mural featuring Shrek and Minions at Universal Kids
Frisco city leaders approved a colorful mural for the hotel at Universal Kids Resort, set to open next year. The design, featuring characters like Shrek and the Minions, was modified after feedback from neighbors concerned about its impact. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports.
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Minnesota shooting suspect has North Texas ties, former student at Dallas school
Murder suspect in Minnesota killings has ties to Dallas-based Christ For The Nations Institute.
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Man accused in Minnesota double murder has North Texas ties
Vance Boelter, accused in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, attended Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Peaceful ‘No Kings' protests held in Denton and Fort Worth
Hundreds turned out in Denton and Fort Worth for ‘No Kings’ protests showing support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights.
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Denton, Fort Worth ‘No Kings' protests draw large crowds, remain peaceful
Upwards of 1,000 people gathered in Denton and Fort Worth Saturday morning, to push back against a perceived overstep of presidential power.
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Mesquite mother wants justice for daughter after attack
A Mesquite mother is demanding justice for her 13-year-old daughter who spent days in the hospital after being beat up by two older girls. The violent encounter was caught on camera.
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Mesquite teen beaten up by older girls, mom demands action
A Mesquite mom is demanding justice for her 13-year-old daughter, who spent days in the hospital after being beaten up by two older girls.
