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.
Remove any screws/nails that may be securing the porch column either to the roof beam or to the floor. Position the jack next to the column you are removing. Place the 4x4 on the jack. Slowly raise the jack until the column is free from the roof (or beam).