I'm new to FL and have pending litigations in Miami. From what I hear maybe I should try for a change of venue. Can all the

Rumors about what? Why are you thinking you should try for a change of venue and what advantage will that give you?

Venue, once acquired, will generally not be transferred absent fairly good cause. Rumors are rarely good cause.

Requesting a change in venue can only be done under certain circumstances, and you may be time-barred if you did not challenge venue in your first responsive pleading. Please discuss this issue with your attorney, and if you don't have one, then hire one.

You should check the Florida rules, but in Federal court (which most states follow) the rule (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/28/1404) says "For the convenience of parties and witnesses, in the interest of justice, a district court may transfer any civil action to any other district or division where it might have been brought or to any district or division to which all parties have consented." P. S. You really need a lawyer whenever you're in court. Check FindLaw. See link below.