Linda Chaney

State Representative, Florida · District 61

Linda Chaney is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 69th district. She assumed office on November 3, 2020.

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Role State Representative

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 61

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2024

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Linda Chaney is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 69th district. She assumed office on November 3, 2020.1

Personal Details:

  • Born: New York, U.S.
  • Political party: Republican
  • Spouse: William “Bill” Yovic
  • Residence: St. Pete Beach, Florida, U.S.
  • Education: University of South Florida (BS)

Early Life and Education: Chaney was born in New York and moved to Florida in 1982. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication from the University of South Florida.

Career: Prior to entering politics, Chaney worked in marketing and business development. She co-founded an independent mammography business that was eventually acquired by AdventHealth. She served as a member of the St. Pete Beach City Commission from 2007 to 2009. Chaney was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2020.

Committee Assignments:

  • Rules Committee Vice Chair
  • Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee Vice Chair
  • Appropriations Committee
  • Infrastructure Strategies Committee
  • Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee
  • Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

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References

  1. Linda Chaney, State Representative. flhouse.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. Official website. myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.