Crunk Juice is also the name of a 2004 album by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz.
Re: tying the porch roof into the main house... I'll add I'd also go with 5/8 CDX ply for the roof sheathing. That added 1/8 goes a long way to resist uplift , and as you know wind in your area is a BIG issue.
After you have constructed your roof, the next step is to build a screened in deck. Screened In Designs A patio screen is most commonly used for a front porch design, while other materials such as glass and curtains work just as well.